Flying high above the clouds is a terrifying, yet amazing, experience. One that takes an airplane adventure, may in fact, experience this event. It is a surreal feeling to look down on the clouds when one is so used to looking up at them.
The towns look very tiny from up here, in the great vast sky.
This is my first time traveling alone on an airplane. Actually my first time traveling alone as is, let alone in the plane. The airport smells of soap and is freezing. There are hundreds of people, many not very friendly; at least ones I have encountered. Languages I’ve never heard before I am not hearing. This is going to be very interesting.
Way to go for new experiences! Time for the new adventure to begin! 
Do you like art? Are you a “hands on” type of person? If you are, than here is some fun for you! This is also fun for children, with parental guidance of course.
Melted Crayon Art:
What is needed:
-Crayola Crayons
-Blank Canvas
-Hot Glue Gun
-Blow Dryer
Instructions:
1. Glue crayons in the pattern you wish the colors to melt into. For example; the rainbow, from red to purple across the top of the canvas.
2. Once the gun is dry and the crayons are all set, you want to lean the canvas back at a 45 degree angle. The crayons should be at the top of the canvas.
3. Use the blow dryer on hot to melt the colored crayons.
4. Once melted to your liking, turn off dryer and wait for it to cool off.
5. You now have a unique piece of art that you created! Show it off to your friends!!
Graduation is a time in life what you have accomplished something. Everyone gathers around to recognize your accomplishment and hard work. They cheer you on an you walk up to accept the diploma that is rightfully yours. As you walk on to the stage in front of the crowd, you become nervous but at the same time excited. Six steps from the stairwell and you will be officially graduated. An alluring thought. A deepening feeling that many have come to know, and many hope to know. Some may never even know the feeling. The feeling of hard work paying off. This feeling is even deeper if you were told you can not to it. If you have been beaten down and belittled. But guess what, you did it. And you can rub it in with a smile. Graduation is a time when everything and anything is possible. You just had to work for it. In the end it pays off.
Have you ever gone to a pond to catch newts? What about salamanders? These cute little lizard animals are adorable. They are all squishy except for their spines. They also swim with only their tails. They don’t use their feet. It is quite interesting to watch them. They are intriguing animals. If you ever get the chance to see one or catch one, I recommend it.
Today I have finished the majority of my packing to go back to Washington. The past 8 months has flown by, and my departure date is closing in on me. I leave Tuesday, May 15th, 2012. this is going to be a sad day, but at the same time, a great day. It is the start of a new adventure. One that is unknown for right now, but will soon arrive. Graduation is one month away, that is an experience all it’s own.
Anyways, back to packing and leaving. I have met the most wonderful people in San Felipe. I am glad I decided to return in September. That will be another adventure. After all, I return after my 18th birthday! That will be different, but all worth the change for adventure.
The Legal drinking age in the United States is 21. The legal drinking age in Mexico, and the majority of the world, is 18. I’m not for or against either age, so don’t get me wrong when I ask, why are there two different age requirements? Did the united states know better when they raised the age requirement? At one point in time, the United States requirement was 18 as well. Why the change? If they had a good, logical reason to change it, why hasn’t the while world? Is this for power control? Or is there a logical explanation, besides liver damage? I think if someone wants to ruin their liver, let them. It’s their choice. Cigarettes are sold to 18 year olds everywhere, including the United States. So why can you sell cancer-causing substances over liver ruining ones? Or how about this? You an enlist in the military at 17 to give up your life, but can’t buy alcohol. Does this make any sense? The United States is suppose to have freedoms, why not allow the freedoms to people to chose what they want to kill their bodies with? It is THEIR body after all. Of course, this is all in my opinion.
Oakland, California I known as not a good place to be, poor, violent, an down right dangerous. But really it’s a community, just like another. There is a organization from Oakland that is trying to publish a book based on the history, and it’s people of Oakland. They are trying to raise $3,000 for this book. With your help you can make this possible. With a minimum $1 donation, you can help this organization meet their goal, publish the book, and become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. With their cameras, recorders, pens, pencils, and notebooks, they write the pages of Oakland history for the world to read. Would you help their cause? If yes, go to their website at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1682512818/project-en-vue
Just a dollar can help this cause immensely.
Yesterday I learned how to make homemade corn tortillas from a family friend here in Mexico. It was an experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything. It was fun, easy, and afterward yummy! I believe that homemade anything is better. You know what you are eating, the ingredients in it, and how long it’s been sitting out. Needless to say I am quite content. This morning I will be eating warm corn tortillas with butter and honey. (: great way to start out a day! If anyone wants the recipe, let me know. I have it handy. It is very easy and only calls for two ingredients, but also two well working hands.
