Was Wishing...

...I had this tonight...

...an American-sized kleenex. The whole 2-square-toilet paper-sized kleenex just doesn't go far, ya know? At least it's more than 1 ply ;) [that was for all you Ellen fans out there who are now quoting that entire scene either in your heads...or out loud...and probly laughing to yourself....and now you're quoting the elevator scene and thinking about what funny thing you could say next time...you're welcome, that was all bonus]. ANYWAY, wishin for some big kleenex for this cold of mine. That's all. Sometimes, bigger really is better.

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday, I had my first motorcycle lesson. It was so fun! I was really nervous, to be honest, especially about staying balanced, but it was actually really easy. I think going 4wheeling so much helped me a lot. I just turned the triple speed bumps in my path into logs/trees that I'm used to driving over in my quad. Thanks for all the lessons and experience, Dad :) Haven't driven on busy streets yet...not even close, but I'll get there :)

Today, we went to the local fair. Many similarities and also many differences. There were booths, cotton candy, popcorn, paintings, even a ferris wheel. There were also cultural buildings that showcased the specific cultural foods, art, fabrics, dances, etc. of each part of our province. It was really fun to see such rich culture :) One difference--I've never been famous or had random people take my picture at any fair in the states. At one point, I told my roommate, "If one more person takes a picture of me without asking, I'm gonna..." Not sure what I was gonna do, but it made me mad. Not a very good attitude to have, but sometimes a girl gets tired of being stared at and yelled at and taken her picture taken by total strangers just cuz of the color of her skin, ya know?! All in all, though, a very fun evening with my friends :)

In the Land of Toilet Paper, Soap, and Paper Towels

I just got home from a land that had all of the above in every restroom I went to! Now, that sounds like a very small thing, but really, it was shocking...in a good way! Here are some pictures :)

Bellamy and me

Celebrating Bellamy's bday with Lizzie and Megan :)

Asher...trying to hold up the volcano??

Sirsak (green fruit)--one of my favs--and marquisa (orange)

MOUNTAINS!!!! made this CA heart happy :)

View from our hotel room--can't beat that!

When the tide went out, it went OUT!

Clouds--one of my favorite parts of creation in this part of the world

Reminded me of the Nor Cal coast with all the rocks

Asher and Brenden

Hope you enjoyed some pictures from the first 2 legs of my vacation. It was an amazing time with family and also of meeting new friends. And all the scenery I got to enjoy from volcanoes to mountains to beach was a like a breath of fresh air from the busy, dirty city I spend every day in. And, I got to enjoy toilet paper, soap, and paper towels for a week and a half :) What else can a girl ask for?!