So I have been without internet for the past couple of weeks. So I apologize for the delay in anything interesting other then my newly painted toes (which now are back 
to there normal disastrous state). So to begin… After Sierra Vista, AZ we traveled to the beautiful city of San Diego, CA. What an amazing city. The weather was perfect and I got some great beach time. We had some awesome CI projects and some great cast bonding time. Then on Sunday my host family, Jules (my roomie) and I went to the San Diego Zoo and had an awesome time! We saw Lions and Tigers and Bears (oh my) among many other animals. We had a huge beach party and I got to swim in the Pacific Ocean. From San Diego we went to Corcoran, CA where it was AT LEAST 110 degrees EVERY DAY!!!! It was blistering hot, but I had an amazing host family. I had enough Mexican food to feed a small country but all of it was awesome! It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I love that each host family has something different to offer and teach. It is such an amazing experience.
I am learning so much about myself. It’s hard to put in to words, but I am growing in so many ways. It’s interesting that this growth should happen around my 21st Birthday. Yes that is right folks. I, Laurel Long, am officially and legally an ADULT (enter twilight zone music here)!!! I celebrated my 21st birthday on September 5, 2007 and became an adult. It was a great day full of hugs and friends. I felt so loved. I turned 21 in Winston, Oregon, which is where we went after Corcoran. It was a beautiful change of scenery and weather (it was wonderfully cool). In Winston our big event was to perform at the Melon Festival, which has been a tradition in Winston for many many years. We had TONS of kettle corn, met some awesome people and had 1200 people in the audie
nce. WHAT A RUSH! The energy in the show was amazing. Winston was a small community full of awesome people and beautiful scenery. On Sunday we went to Crater Lake. Talk about beauty!!! I have never ever seen water so blue. Its astounding how crystal clear the water is. It truly made me appreciate God’s hand in the beauty of nature. It was awe inspiring. Today on our travel day we went to the Red Wood National Forest on our way to Eureka, CA. I have never felt so small and insignificant. I couldn’t help but marvel at the majesty of these hundreds of year old trees. It was like they told a story but you had to listen and be silent. At the gift shop I read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss – talk about an activist book. It really resonated with me. I know Eureka has lots more in store for me and I can’t wait to find out what’s next. Until next time!!!
to there normal disastrous state). So to begin… After Sierra Vista, AZ we traveled to the beautiful city of San Diego, CA. What an amazing city. The weather was perfect and I got some great beach time. We had some awesome CI projects and some great cast bonding time. Then on Sunday my host family, Jules (my roomie) and I went to the San Diego Zoo and had an awesome time! We saw Lions and Tigers and Bears (oh my) among many other animals. We had a huge beach party and I got to swim in the Pacific Ocean. From San Diego we went to Corcoran, CA where it was AT LEAST 110 degrees EVERY DAY!!!! It was blistering hot, but I had an amazing host family. I had enough Mexican food to feed a small country but all of it was awesome! It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I love that each host family has something different to offer and teach. It is such an amazing experience.I am learning so much about myself. It’s hard to put in to words, but I am growing in so many ways. It’s interesting that this growth should happen around my 21st Birthday. Yes that is right folks. I, Laurel Long, am officially and legally an ADULT (enter twilight zone music here)!!! I celebrated my 21st birthday on September 5, 2007 and became an adult. It was a great day full of hugs and friends. I felt so loved. I turned 21 in Winston, Oregon, which is where we went after Corcoran. It was a beautiful change of scenery and weather (it was wonderfully cool). In Winston our big event was to perform at the Melon Festival, which has been a tradition in Winston for many many years. We had TONS of kettle corn, met some awesome people and had 1200 people in the audie
nce. WHAT A RUSH! The energy in the show was amazing. Winston was a small community full of awesome people and beautiful scenery. On Sunday we went to Crater Lake. Talk about beauty!!! I have never ever seen water so blue. Its astounding how crystal clear the water is. It truly made me appreciate God’s hand in the beauty of nature. It was awe inspiring. Today on our travel day we went to the Red Wood National Forest on our way to Eureka, CA. I have never felt so small and insignificant. I couldn’t help but marvel at the majesty of these hundreds of year old trees. It was like they told a story but you had to listen and be silent. At the gift shop I read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss – talk about an activist book. It really resonated with me. I know Eureka has lots more in store for me and I can’t wait to find out what’s next. Until next time!!!
1 comment:
Hi Laurel,
Great to see that you are still having such a good time. I had not heard back from you so I thought I wuold check your blog to see what you have been up to. I guess you didn't have internet for a while so that is probably why you haven't sent me the photos from your visit yet. I'm anxious to see them so hopefully now that you are back online you will be able to send them soon.
Crater lake looks beautiful. I'll have to add it to my list of places to visit.
Lisa
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