has begun!
It's been awhile since I've blogged- in any way shape or form! The blogging world has changed so much since I had xanga in 6th grade *grin*
After many people requesting that I start blogging before college I finally gave in. And so it begins..
The Meadows of Cam-a-lot where ramblings, ideas, posts about college life, and pictures will be posted!!
Here's a re-cap of my summer.
Before graduation, 3 of my friends and I went on a senior trip to Daytona Beach. We enjoyed a lovely day and half of soaking up the sun, boogie boarding, getting run into by sting rays and having a great time. Then it decided to rain. Just a little tropical depression coming up the coast from Cuba. Nothing big ;) But we made the most of it! We ran around an outdoor mall in the pouring rain while shooting some epic videos, we jumped walls of condos to grill our steaks (during the storm) drank Ryan's now famous Daytona Sunrises, watched hours of Alfred Hitchcock, Slumdog Millionaire, Life is Beautiful and Born into Brothels, Ryan killed little critters on his computer game, threw a crab at Lauren and entertained us with his dancing. We had a fantabulous time!
--take a look at this video! Zach brought his Flip camera along for the adventure and then compiled some footage to make this not-so-short recap of our Senior Trip! http://www.vimeo.com/5882543
The night before graduation my best friend and I had a joined grad party! We had about 50 people come to join us in celebrating with lots of La Parilla yumminess, dancing, and socializing. [shocker huh!? I bet you didn't know homeschoolers actually do socialize ;) ] My camera kicked the bucket that night.. the one that spent many a sleepover, school day, beach day in Costa Rica and walks in Japan with me. :( So, I,personally, don't have any pictures from graduation day.
Graduation was next and snuck up way too fast. I graduated with 19 other homeschoolers in a very personalized ceremony. We each had a 2 minute video and 1 minute bio that were played/read before our parents presented us with our diplomas. It was a special day! Some family from South Carolina came down and my wonderful cousin Cheri flew down from New York to spend the weekend with us!!
A week long trip to California followed graduation. Dad and I spent a week out west enjoying a family reunion, trips to the cabin and spending time the Uncle Bob, Teta Lori, Cheri, Jason, Meagan and Grandma and Grandpa.
We flew into LA, rented a car, and drove up the coast- through Malibu, Ventura County and all of those fun places! We got THE world's best strawberries at a fruit stand in Ventura then hit up Andria's Seafood restaurant where we got the best fish and chips I've ever had. The trip was full of bests.
Oh! And to make the trip even better I bought my mom's friend Jared's Canon Rebel XT the day before we left so I had a grand time figuring out how to use it and shooting pictures til my little heart was content. I LOVE photography!
After the Cali trip we chilled for a few weeks then headed up to Nashville. My parents are supposed to be moving there soon so we went house hunting and did some sightseeing for the 4th of July weekend. Fourth of July in Nashville is supposed to be one of the most incredible experiences ever.. ours was all that and more! You can't beat a massive thunderstorm rolling in right as the fireworks started! We stood in the rain with thousands of other people watching the flags wave in the wind, fireworks light up the night sky, and listening to people sing the Star Spangled Banner and chant "USA".
Following our trip to Tennessee was Ben's 16th birthday, many long, fun nights of games and chatting with friends, a trip to feed the homeless in Atlanta, photo shoots and get-togethers!
Last night I celebrated my 18th birthday with a pool party at my best friend Leslie's house. I was sooo worried because our forecast since Sunday has called for thunderstorms everyday that weather.com would show me. I prayed sooo hard that the storms would either stop before the party began and start up after it was over or skip over us all together! My prayers were definitely answered! The storm clouds would come right at us, split down the middle, pass on the sides and converge on the other side of the sky! It was beautiful to watch! The weather was perfect, the water was perfect and the company was perfect! What more could you ask for? We feasted on "Daddy burgers", mom's homemade potato salad, baked beans, corn salad and strawberry pie! I was blessed not only with the presence of my friends but they showered me with gifts, too!! So many wonderful things were given to me. The night ended with a BIG gift. The thing I've patiently awaiting for years ;) A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My parents got me a brand new, bright blue Kia Sportage which I affectionately named Madame Blueberry *grin* My friends and I put on the song from Veggie Tales and sing along when we get inside!!
This fantastic summer is coming to a close and I'm preparing to move out and take my next big step in life. College. Shopping has been done, packing as begun and nerves are starting to set in. But, I can't wait to move on and begin greater things!!!
until next time...
It's been awhile since I've blogged- in any way shape or form! The blogging world has changed so much since I had xanga in 6th grade *grin*
After many people requesting that I start blogging before college I finally gave in. And so it begins..
The Meadows of Cam-a-lot where ramblings, ideas, posts about college life, and pictures will be posted!!
Here's a re-cap of my summer.
Before graduation, 3 of my friends and I went on a senior trip to Daytona Beach. We enjoyed a lovely day and half of soaking up the sun, boogie boarding, getting run into by sting rays and having a great time. Then it decided to rain. Just a little tropical depression coming up the coast from Cuba. Nothing big ;) But we made the most of it! We ran around an outdoor mall in the pouring rain while shooting some epic videos, we jumped walls of condos to grill our steaks (during the storm) drank Ryan's now famous Daytona Sunrises, watched hours of Alfred Hitchcock, Slumdog Millionaire, Life is Beautiful and Born into Brothels, Ryan killed little critters on his computer game, threw a crab at Lauren and entertained us with his dancing. We had a fantabulous time!
--take a look at this video! Zach brought his Flip camera along for the adventure and then compiled some footage to make this not-so-short recap of our Senior Trip! http://www.vimeo.com/5882543The night before graduation my best friend and I had a joined grad party! We had about 50 people come to join us in celebrating with lots of La Parilla yumminess, dancing, and socializing. [shocker huh!? I bet you didn't know homeschoolers actually do socialize ;) ] My camera kicked the bucket that night.. the one that spent many a sleepover, school day, beach day in Costa Rica and walks in Japan with me. :( So, I,personally, don't have any pictures from graduation day.
Graduation was next and snuck up way too fast. I graduated with 19 other homeschoolers in a very personalized ceremony. We each had a 2 minute video and 1 minute bio that were played/read before our parents presented us with our diplomas. It was a special day! Some family from South Carolina came down and my wonderful cousin Cheri flew down from New York to spend the weekend with us!!
A week long trip to California followed graduation. Dad and I spent a week out west enjoying a family reunion, trips to the cabin and spending time the Uncle Bob, Teta Lori, Cheri, Jason, Meagan and Grandma and Grandpa.
We flew into LA, rented a car, and drove up the coast- through Malibu, Ventura County and all of those fun places! We got THE world's best strawberries at a fruit stand in Ventura then hit up Andria's Seafood restaurant where we got the best fish and chips I've ever had. The trip was full of bests.
Oh! And to make the trip even better I bought my mom's friend Jared's Canon Rebel XT the day before we left so I had a grand time figuring out how to use it and shooting pictures til my little heart was content. I LOVE photography!
After the Cali trip we chilled for a few weeks then headed up to Nashville. My parents are supposed to be moving there soon so we went house hunting and did some sightseeing for the 4th of July weekend. Fourth of July in Nashville is supposed to be one of the most incredible experiences ever.. ours was all that and more! You can't beat a massive thunderstorm rolling in right as the fireworks started! We stood in the rain with thousands of other people watching the flags wave in the wind, fireworks light up the night sky, and listening to people sing the Star Spangled Banner and chant "USA".
Following our trip to Tennessee was Ben's 16th birthday, many long, fun nights of games and chatting with friends, a trip to feed the homeless in Atlanta, photo shoots and get-togethers!
Last night I celebrated my 18th birthday with a pool party at my best friend Leslie's house. I was sooo worried because our forecast since Sunday has called for thunderstorms everyday that weather.com would show me. I prayed sooo hard that the storms would either stop before the party began and start up after it was over or skip over us all together! My prayers were definitely answered! The storm clouds would come right at us, split down the middle, pass on the sides and converge on the other side of the sky! It was beautiful to watch! The weather was perfect, the water was perfect and the company was perfect! What more could you ask for? We feasted on "Daddy burgers", mom's homemade potato salad, baked beans, corn salad and strawberry pie! I was blessed not only with the presence of my friends but they showered me with gifts, too!! So many wonderful things were given to me. The night ended with a BIG gift. The thing I've patiently awaiting for years ;) A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My parents got me a brand new, bright blue Kia Sportage which I affectionately named Madame Blueberry *grin* My friends and I put on the song from Veggie Tales and sing along when we get inside!!
This fantastic summer is coming to a close and I'm preparing to move out and take my next big step in life. College. Shopping has been done, packing as begun and nerves are starting to set in. But, I can't wait to move on and begin greater things!!!
until next time...
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