So what's 'this' all about?

I'm sure you're wondering this very question posted in the above subject line. Here's the facts as I know them: I am graduating from high school in, count 'em, TWO MORE SCHOOL DAYS. Next Wednesday and Friday and that's it. School's out for the summer. Wait--no! School's out FOREVER.

So in the long standing tradition of celebrating escape, I like most of my fellow classmates (err, former classmates. Technically being a home schooler means I'm the only one in my school, huh?) am going to whisk away onto grand and amazing adventures. Namely: CALIFORNIA! On Wednesday, June 7th (approximately) mum and I will hop in the car in the wee hours of the morn' and drive the looooooong nine or so hours to Walnut Creek, CA. At which point we will be staying with Grandma and Eddie! I am so, so excited to see them both. I guess I did see them last November, but honestly I can't say I remember a whole lot of it, and I was too sick to enjoy myself. So this time I am DETIRMINED to have a blast. Mum promises that we will, and you know what? I completely agree.

After staying with Grandma and Eddie and Uncle Dave for who knows how long, mum and I shall be loading back into the car and taking the long road to SoCal, somewhere I've never been and am desperately eager to see. It's going to be amazing! Carmel By the Sea is supposed to be GORGEOUS, and the missions are supposed to be amazing. We're hoping to go see Cannery Row (odd movie, but still will be interesting) and possibly an aquarium. After that we're hopping back in and going to Santa Barbara and seeing Jess! I can't wait to see her again. Then we're going to visit my great uncle who owns South Coast Repatory Theatre, an amazing theatre I've heard about all my life and never seen, I'm too excited for words since I'm dying to learn all the stage tech, constume design, acting skills I can.

The adventures we're going to have are going to be...amazing. I can already tell that this is going to be a memory I'll keep with me forever. I am so thankful to everyone for making this possible, I realized that I've never really been anywhere (Chicago SO does not count) and I'm dying to see the world. And where better than my birthplace and favorite state? Warm sandy beaches, family, friends, my mum, good music and conversation...who could want more?

So I've rambled, you may have noticed. My point in writing this blog was to inform you to KEEP AN EYE ON THIS PAGE. I will be updating as often as possible, and believe me, my digital camera shall not stray from my neck except for sleeping and showering. Hopefully my photography skills will continue to improve, let me know what you think!

I love you all!


Love, love, LOVE,

-Hannah