… but mostly photos. 
As of a few hours ago, I’m eighteen years old. Happy birthday to me, right? I’m pleasantly content and honestly kind of out of it. Really just feeling blessed right now. So far this epic (primarily northern) California road trip has been lovely. I always forget how incredible this state is. I must say, I’m without a doubt a northern girl. I prefer the redwoods, rain, foggy beaches, and green scenery over the southern tropical brown heat any day.
I’ve been soaking up every moment of this trip, primarily in the wonderful Humboldt County. This place has a sketchy reputation (thanks to marijuana farming), but it’s so laid back and remarkably beautiful here. The ideal spot for me to spend my last few days of being seventeen!
Today we’re heading 200 miles south to San Francisco. The Bay Area! YES. My old home. 
It shall be a wonderful birthday indeed. I won’t be back in Orange County until Wednesday, and then Thursday I head even further north to Seattle! It seems my birthday celebrations will extend all through August.
I’d love to get deep and really dive into my thoughts in terms of my new age, but I must pass out so I have some energy to wander San Francisco later today. I’m not sure when I’ll be able to grab a few minutes of spare time to write more, but until then, a few visuals for everyone:
Enjoy your week!
It’s beautiful.
Look s like you are gonna have an immense birthday and amazingly cool August. *jealous*. It looks really wonderful, enjoy it dearie!
Comment by Shola — August 9, 2009 @ 9:17 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I’m so jealous. I wanna see CA!
Comment by Liz — August 9, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
Heather. Have a beautiful day.
Comment by louis — August 9, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And great photos, I love the angle of the one with the tree.
Comment by Michelle — August 11, 2009 @ 4:56 am
Aw! Happy (belated) birthday
What does being eighteen feel like?
-the exact same as being seventeen??-
I have no idea why I always ask people that question. =/
Wow, you are so lucky. I spent about three weeks in California last year, and I have to agree with you- northern Cali = LOVE. I adore San Fransisco the most; it’s so beautiful there!
OH MY GOSH. That picture of the tree… holy shiznit… I’ve been there! It’s like my favourite place in the world x) hahaha.
Sorry about the long comment. I think I should start putting a disclaimer on all my comments, or maybe on my Gravatar thingy. =S
Comment by Jess — August 11, 2009 @ 11:51 am
You’re 18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy birthdayyyyyyyyyyy!! I’m so happy for you!
Oh, of course I appreciate your comment. *hugs* You totally did not have to wait 22 minutes! I knew that taking down the comment pagination plugin would be a disadvantage somewhere down the line. I apologise. :O
That’s totally okay! I think we’re all a bit busy; I didn’t really notice you were gone. Don’t take that as insult! I knew you were having a lovely time.
You’re going to have a wonderful August! Next time you’re taking me.
It’s so beautiful.
And is that VITASOY I SEE?!
Looks tempting… hehehehe.
Comment by Georgina — August 11, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
Ohh i love those photos, so pretty, especially the waterfall. Hope your still having fun
xx
Comment by nichola — August 11, 2009 @ 6:12 pm
Gorgeous photos! Happy birthday, hun! I hope you have a fantastic time. I have always wanted to visit California but unfortunately the only visit I’ve ever made there was spent in an airport.
Comment by Caity — August 12, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
Wow!!! Very cool photos. How beautiful. Happy 18th btw. I can’t believe that you are so young. You seem so much wiser than your years.
I missed your blogging while you were vacationing…
=)
Comment by Renee — August 13, 2009 @ 12:03 am
I’m glad that you had the opportunity for such wonderful surroundings for your birthday. ^_^ And your pictures are absolutely breathtaking!
Comment by Lauren — August 13, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
Happy [belated] birthday!! Woot! Fianlly legal!! LOL.
Haha I guess I’d be considered a midwestern girl, but I consider myself northern because I’m from the northern midwest (Chicago). Any more south of here and you’re pretty much in farmland and corn fields. -.-’
The pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I love nature. I would’ve liked to see that part of the west, but the only western place I’ve been to was LA and hated it. =/
Haha Vitasoy. I love soy milk!
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