Yesterday was my last day at EW. Tear! There was a cupcakes ‘n’ champagne feast in my honor. I couldn’t believe it! Just kidding. I expected no less, damnit. Since everyone I know has asked me at least five times, yes, I will get to keep writing the O.C. stuff. Yay!

Speaking of which, there’s an O.C. commercial playing on Fox about every 20 minutes that features a quote - OUT OF CONTEXT, I tell you - from my last commentary. Apparently the producers agreed that last week’s ep was “what critics are calling ‘the absolute best show in the history of television’” and are replaying it again this week. In about 20 minutes, actually. It’s exciting to be featured on TV, but how embarrassing is that particular quote? I was exaggerating! And I’d gone on to say “…or at least on Fox in 2005.” Hmmm. I wonder why they didn’t use the whole sentence!

As I am now unemployed, consider this post an open letter to series creator Josh Schwartz (who apparently finds the nickname “Lindsbree” a hoot) for a sweet gig on his show out in L.A. Dude. I’m as reliable as a sunny day in Newport Beach. Sometimes. I also love bagels. Call me!