Current mood: happy

I thought I should be the first to inform you that I, mandy moore, hold
in my hands a birth certificate.

It reads that I “was present to name, tenderly hold and safely release
HANK”, my new baby seaturtle son of the golfina species. It’s true, hank
and I didn’t have nearly enough time to bond before I had to gently coax
him towards his ocean home but I know in my heart of hearts that he’s a
fighter.
I’m not sure why the name “hank” spoke to me but once I locked eyes with
him it was a done deal. He was ridiculously adorable, by the way.
Ok, so we’re in mexico for work once again (I’m a lucky, lucky girl) and
were informed by the hotel staff that the baby sea turtles had just
hatched in the incubators and we were welcome to help release them just
after sunset. I mean—who wouldn’t jump at that chance?? Basically we
all gathered on the beach and everyone was allowed to select a baby and
name him (they were all males). After a few photos (which I’ll post) we
walked to the edge of the surf and set them down and encouraged them to
waddle towards the water (trying to erase the idea that statistically 1
or 2 out of 100 babies will end up surviving). Although it’s kinda mind
boggling to think that these same turtles will return to the exact piece
of beach 20 years from now to lay eggs and repeat the cycle!!!
All in all, I was honored to be a part of such a special/symbolic act.

Be well and send hank some good thoughts!

Xo,
M

So far, 2007 has been a pretty glamorous year for me. Between Sundance,

Paris and plenty of other stops in between, I’ve been racking up the
frequent flier miles.
This past week was no exception as I made my way to Tulum, Mexico for an
ELLE magazine photoshoot. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of
visiting, let me tell you: it’s pretty incredible. I managed to get past the
idea of all the creepy crawlies (beetles, ants, spiders, mosquitos, etc)
living with me in my room and relax/enjoy all the swimming and yummy food in
between shots. I loved it!!!!!
However, there was no way of predicting that our “rag-tag” group would end
up rescuing a scrawny dog off the street and bringing him home to NYC. Fyi:
pablo is adjusting to his new home and life quite well.

All in all, a very successful trip.

Xx
MM

Ok.
Without a doubt, I could live in Paris. I love it more and more with
each visit. While the first 24 hours there were a tad hectic (to say
the least), I rewarded myself with “A Few Days Down” in my favorite
city.

Sundance to New York. New York to a red-eye flight to Paris
and straight off the plane into a photo shoot for Vanity Fair was
deserving of at least a couple of good days of shopping. And so the
fun/work began…..:)

Paris has some of the best vintage
shopping in my opinion (a personal favorite). I must say, I was pretty
thankful to Sophia Coppola (who was kind enough to mention a few of her
favorite shops in a New York Times article I read a while back) and I
ended up following her “lead” around town. I am also always thankful
for concierges who are somehow able to conjure up big enough boxes to
ship stuff home. That way, I leave feeling good about going home with
the same amount of luggage I started with……..

It’s
definitely the city in which I want to spend time writing future music.
The flea market!! The wine and cheese!!! The language!!! I made a pact
with my friend Ed that I would live in Paris sometime within the next 2
years. Here’s hoping I can keep my word. I’m starting french lessons as
soon as I’m home for more than a day.

OK, OK…..I’m off to
get ready for the “Because I Said So” Premiere. My best friends from
NYC (Raina and Heather) are in town to attend with me…..
VERY exciting.

xo

MM