Just A Girl

Well, it's been an insane week! So much to report on!


We arrived home from Europe on Monday. Mom, Missa and Serena met us at the airport, which was super nice. I can't even tell you how stoked I was to see them. We went back to the apartment, had hot chocolate and ordered pizza. And everyone liked their presents! Mom, Missa and Serena didn't stay long because we were super tired.

Turns out that Mom and Serena have been staying at Missa's place since we've been away. She's been living alone since she and Ben broke up. Mom bought an apartment a couple weeks ago but isn't able to move in for another couple months. She mentioned something about remaining with Missa until then, which I'm cool with because I don't really like her being on her own. Hopefully by the time Mom and Serena are ready to move out she'll have a new flatmate.

Anyways, we ended up taking a bath and were in bed by eleven that night. Craziness! We all went up to Laguna on Tuesday and had an awesome time with the in-laws. We hung out at the house, had a BBQ and then went swimming in the evening, which was awesome. I love to swim. We were back in LA by Wednesday afternoon. We packed for Australia and then got dinner with Missa, Liam, Chris, Gracie, Kizzie and Beth. Cady was supposed to come but had a turn at the last minute. But it didn't matter because we were all scheduled on the same plane out to New York on Thursday, along with Harry and Raven.

Saying goodbye to Mom and Serena again was hard. I'm already missing them and we've not even left the country! Missa is going back to LA with everyone else tomorrow, and Joel and I are headed to Australia! I'm grateful for these extra few days with her. I really have missed her. She's an awesome sister and my very best friend. Being away from her sucks... but we'll only be gone for a month this time!

I also got to meet Mom's new man! And I like him! He's a handsome thing - Momma done good! He seems like a really nice guy. And he's a business owner! He too is currently going through a tough divorce, like Mom, and has two children, a son a couple years older than Missa and a teenage daughter who apparently loves me and my music but has no idea that her Dad is dating my Mom. I was a little worried about that but he assured me that his children are aware that he's seeing someone new, they just haven't met Mom yet. He says that he didn't want to tell them about me because he wasn't sure how I'd feel about it, which was considerate, though I wouldn't have minded. He seems to like Mom a lot, and I know she really likes him, so I really hope it works out for them.

Speaking of the divorce, the final papers should be through in a few weeks. It's still a little weird to me that my parents are actually getting divorced. It sucks that it came to this. But that's entirely my Dad's fault. He ruined absolutely everything and I'm incredibly proud of my Mom for going through with this. As tough as it has been, I think she's finally realized that she deserves much, much more. She's a different person these days. I love her more than I could put into words.

But anyways, New York! We arrived on Thursday and made our way straight to Nassau. I can't even tell you how good it was to see Lindsay and Roxy. There's something so contagious about them. There's never a dull time with The Twins.

The party was on Friday. It was at a really awesome club in Manhattan that I'd never been to and the theme was don't matter if you're black and white. I wore black and white. Just because. I also performed, as did Cady - and we actually did a couple songs together, which was absolutely amazing and one of the coolest things I have ever done - but more on her some other time.

I'm not sure how they do it but Lindsay and Roxy throw the absolute best parties and this one was no exception. It's possible that I consumed a little too much wine throughout the evening and can't really remember how the night ended. Good times!

Heart-Shaped Box

So, it's our last week in Europe. Sadness. But I'm stoked on going home and seeing everyone. Europe has been awesome to us. It's been an adventure, that's for sure! I'm also stoked on getting to Australia! But I sure will miss this RV.


I can't believe how much shit I've bought. Joel doesn't think I'm gonna get it all home. I'll show him. I'm going to purchase some more suitcases tomorrow and then Fed Ex what's left. It's mostly clothes. My bad. We also got everyone presents. And then there's some other bits and pieces, such as ornaments and souvenirs. Things like that. Plus all the stuff we've used on the bus. I plan on giving some stuff away, like all the cutlery and things that we'll never use at home. There's a super awesome family in the RV parked up beside us right now, also Americans, whom we've become quite friendly with. There's Mom, Dad, and four kids, and they've admitted that they don't really have much money. I want to give them the things we're not taking with us. Super nice people. Adorable kids.

I do, however, want to keep the drapes and cushions and candles, as well as some other things. I've no idea where it's all gonna fit in our little apartment. Oh well. We'll work it out. And - having said that - I'm sure I'll go to Australia next week and buy just as much crap.

We're Young And Beautiful

Hello, Barcelona!

So we've been on the road, cruising Europe, for almost two months. We're leaving on the 19th, spending a couple days at home, then going to New York for Lindsay and Roxy's birthday, and then we're going to Australia. I've never been to Australia! We're spending about a month out there and I cannot wait! Joel went out there when he was around thirteen because he has relatives in Melbourne. We're planning to meet with them, which we're both excited about. I love meeting his relatives.

I'm stoked that we get to go home and see everyone, I must admit. I've missed everyone so much. I can't wait to see Mom, Missa and Serena. It sucks that we only get to spend a couple days at home though. It's gonna be tough trying to squeeze in time with everyone but hey, we'll work it out.

I can't wait for New York. I've missed The Twins like crazy and well, let's face it, nobody throws a party like Lindsay and Roxy Stevens do! Their parties are insane. Always. And everyone's going, which makes it that much more awesome. I've missed Cady and Kizzie! I'm so stoked to see them and everybody else.