Be In A Boat Parade

What? A boat parade is when multiple boats cruise around a lake, just as parade floats do on the streets, while families and people watch from a near by place. When? December 19, 2010. Where? Newport Beach, California. Why? My mom goes every year with her friends, so she invited me. Review: Since my first time in 2010, I have gone consecutively every Christmas since. I think its a lot of fun, with great people.

Go Paintballing

What?  Paintballing is shooting a capsule filled with water-soluble dye at another player in the game. When? August 14, 2010. Where? Corona, California. Why? Its a very fun, competitive game so I thought I would try it out. Review: Paintballs sting, but other than that, it was super fun!

Visit Harmony

What? Harmony is a little town in California. When? August 9th, 2010. Where? Harmony, California. Why? The population is 3 and its a tiny little exit off the freeway, you can easily miss it. It has no post-office, just two little shops. Review: So adorable, I've been there twice, but it is just a unique place.

 

Go To A Drive In Movie Theater

What? A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. When? August 8th, 2010. Where? San Luis Obispo, California. Why? Currently where I live, all the drive-in theaters were removed and the closest one is hours away. I really wanted to have this experience. Review: It was really fun, kind of weird. It would have been real fun, if we had brought a pick up truck with a place to sit, instead of sitting in your car.

El Ángel de la Independencia

What? El Ángel de la Independencia is a famous monument in Mexico because it was built to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexico's War of Independence. When? August 1, 2010. Where? Downtown, Mexico City, Mexico. Why? It is a very historical monument and a big part of history for Mexico.

Parasailing

What? Parasailing is when a person glides through the air wearing an open parachute while being towed by a motorboat. When? July 26, 2010. Where? Cancun, Mexico and again in Veracruz, Mexico. Why? It looks so fun! Review: Don't even try to put this down as a "scary feat". Now I know I am an adrenaline junkie, but this is no where near scary. In fact, it was so relaxing. You got beautiful views and felt the ocean breeze touch your skin. Magic. (I went with my cousin, she's in the front and also with my dad).

Snorkeling

What? Snorkeling is when you swim using a snorkel. When? July 26, 210. Where? Veracruz, Mexico. Why? I've always found the idea of another world beneath the water super interesting and kinda scary. Review: Fun, as always. I liked seeing fishes and it was warm water, so I would definitely go again(this was my seventh time lol). Gosh, I really need a go pro :(

 

White Water Rafting

What? White water rafting is the challenging recreational outdoor activity of using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. When? July 23, 2010(for Mexico).  Where? American River, CA and Yukon River, Alaska and Rio Grande, Mexico. Why? I love exciting and life-endangering adventures, I am an adrenaline junkie, and this satisfied me(especially if you get to raft in higher levels). Review: Loved it so much that I have done it three times and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Bullfighting

What? Bull fighting is the sport of baiting and killing a bull as a public spectacle in an outdoor arena. When? July 22, 2010. Where? Xico, Mexico. Why? Okay, so I know a lot of people are against this, because its not a very humane, but it is a cultural thing and is widely popular is Spanish-speaking countries, so I had to check it out. Review: I can't say I would go again. It is very depressing to see the bull stabbed to death, but at the same time, I give lots of respect to the men who risk their lives for the entertainment. Bullfighting is an art, it has a bigger meaning than just killing an animal.

Visiting The Pyramids

What? The Sun and Moon Pyramid of Mexico.When? July 16, 2010.  Where? Teotihuacan. Why? I did a report on the pyramids and also the Aztecs when I was younger and wanted to see the real thing. Review: So cool, definitely worth the trip! I have been once before, but these will amaze me, no matter how many times I go. Plus, they are always trying to uncover new areas (since most of the pyramids are underground covered my land rising around them).

 

Get An Award From Someone Important

What? An award is a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement.When? May 5, 2010. Where? Aliso Viejo Town Hall. Why? Getting awards are always great especially for things that you love to do even without all the recognition. Review: Getting an award from the Mayor was super cool and definitely an experience worth doing again.

Have A Bonfire

What? A bonfire is a large open-air fire used as part of a celebration, for burning trash, or as a signal. When? Lots of times, but these pictures were taken February 26, 2010. Where? Aliso Creek Beach, California. Why? Its a really cool bonding experience with your friends. Review: I love them, I've gone to many, and each one is really fun. You can sit around with friends talking about whatever and you can make smore's and its just a really great atmosphere.