Thanks to everyone for the kind words in response to the last blog. I’m happy to report that I’m feeling infinitely better. The damn salmonella poisoning is on its way to fully departing my body! This past week has reminded me of my gratitude for modern medicine.
This is a quick post. Basically, just a hello and a good bye! For the next twelve days I’ll be traveling up and around California – hitting up the Yosemite, the American Fork River (hello river rafting), Napa Valley, the Redwood Forest and Humboldt County, San Francisco (hello old home!), Big Sur, and lastly, San Louis Obispo.
Will we survive 12 days straight together?
During this time I’ll be turning eighteen (August 9th), so be sure to send me some happy birthday vibes! Most likely, I won’t be posting again until I return from the road and before I depart for the skies (aka Seattle). I hope everyone has a beautiful start to their August!
Hope you have a great trip! Sounds like a lot of fun! And happy early birthday!
Comment by Becca — July 31, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
Good luck with the Family!!! All in one car on a driving trip for 2 weeks could get intense!
So glad you are feeling better sweetie!
XOXO ~Renee
Comment by Renee — July 31, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
I love your words Heather. You always keep me coming back for more.
You are a special girl.
Love ya
Louis
Comment by louis — August 1, 2009 @ 3:57 am
Hey, You be careful on your amazing trip which I am jealous of.
I am sure you will get gillions of birthday wishes on you eighteenth birthday. Strange but I wasn’t excited when I turned eighteen, I was sad for like 2/3s of the day, then the evening I was happy because I went out partying. 
Enjoy your mini-vacation and take care.
Comment by Shola — August 1, 2009 @ 11:31 am
AWWW! You’re going away! I’ll miss you! You must have an excellent time, and an excellent birthday (why am I using that word?).
Make these days fast! I want to hear all about your trip and see more photos.
Haha yeah, maybe I’m a bit extreme with the Facebook thing. It’s just that I don’t see myself getting into it or signing up any time soon. I think it’s just a grown fat sort of hatred.
Comment by Georgina — August 1, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Good luck with the family – I’m sure you’ll all survive
And happy birthday in advanced
:D:D:D
Comment by Michelle — August 1, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
Omg, that sounds fun! Well good luck and have fun with traveling. I’d like to travel like that but with my friends
And I believe you’ll survive, lmao. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
Comment by Nnie — August 2, 2009 @ 2:00 am
I hope you have a great time, love! I look forward to many many pictures when you get back. ^^ And you will definitely be receiving birthday texts.
Comment by Lauren — August 2, 2009 @ 4:05 am
Hope you have a fun time! And im glad your feeling better
xx
Comment by nichola — August 2, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
Happy Birthday chickadee!Eighteen at least! WOOO.
xx
Have a wonderful day. God knows you deserve it. Welcome to adulthood.
Comment by Shola — August 8, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
p.s.it’s actually the ninth here, not the eighth. So in the UK you are already eighteen! ;] So I didn’t just say happy birthday prematurely.
Comment by Shola — August 8, 2009 @ 8:05 pm