The title says it all. It’s about time I went on my yearly road trip down south. YEEEE HAW! Sorry, I meant southern California so it should be more like, “AAAAWESOME, DUDE!” My week in SoCal is already jam-packed with many theme park trips, dinner and drink outings, and shopping hot spots. I’ve got Yoshi’s Island on the DS, We <3 Katamari on the PSP and lots of CDs for the road. And no, I would never play AND drive at the same time. I have a designated driver.

Can you believe I’ve lived in California my whole life and NEVER been to Magic Mountain?? That may be meaningless to most of you non-Californians, but I’ve gotten a lot of jaw dropping, wide-eyed stares over that statement. Anyway, Magic Mountain (now Six Flags Magic Mountain) houses Goliath, which previously held the record for highest roller coaster drop at 255 feet. Just thinking about it right now already makes my hands clammy, but I’m determined to ignore my fear of heights and JUST DO IT!! I’ve even been watching videos of it to hopefully calm my nerves. (Yeah, that’s not working...)

[Beware - some profanity will be screamed]

On the other hand, once the thrills of Magic Mountain are over, I plan on going to Disneyland for some good ol’ fashioned, wholesome fun. I’ve got my giant Goofy hat in tow and I’m ready for some Mickey Mouse-shaped ice cream sandwiches, oodles of parades and fireworks! YEAH!