So last Friday didn't turn out to be the average Friday. But then again, Friday's never really do around here- the friday before was just as eventful with a blackout as the friday that followed. Friday the 13th, not that I am Supersticious, would have freaked anyone out with its

coincidence, but I know better than that. About 2pm My sister came running down the stairs (or more like fell down them) panicking.

The rest of us were sitting around having a late lunch or whatever & instantly she got us suspicious. To cut the story short we went outside

to be greeted by a neighboring house on fire (full force). My sister rang the police & by the time we got out there the house was well & truly alight & there was nothing we could do. The usual chaos brought by fire erupted & soon news crews & half the suburb were in our street, as well as police & fire brigades & all the usual. We were outside for about 6 hours. The cause of the fire is unknown but the resident's in a critical condition....and trust me, some of the sights I saw that day weren't ones you wish to keep. I didn't sleep well for about 4 nights after it. Took some home video & it appears in a few of them that you can see the trapped resident...although I'm not totally sure about that or if it's just me. Our house is fine, it managed to get to 4 others though. Bit of smoke inhalation but we were fine & still are.

Final preparations for Mum's day are going well- yay for that!

I went with Amanda & Dad to go to see the new Harry Potter Movie today, & the cinema wasn't that packed which was great!

I think the fact it wasn't School holidays, & it wasn't night time, had something to do with it! :) I quite enjoyed it - I always do!

Harry Potter Movies have met and exceeded my expectations from the Novels...athough now I am realising there's only 1 more

book to go! Just one! It's been interesting growing through my teenage years with Harry Potter & all the Characters...good ole' 2000!

And now, to get to the point of the "Final Countdown" blog title. Many might be wondering what that is about, & some may just well know.

You see, I, Hannah, was born on the 25th of July 1987. For those of you who aren't good at maths, this makes me 20 years old next Wednesday, a week from today. While I feel ready for this transition, I can't help but wonder where time went. It feels like just yesterday I was turning 16, and a few days before that turning 13. However, I will save all further reflections & resolutions for a blog next Wednesday (Maybe :P Who wants to spend their birthday on the computer!). But it's also nearly a year since I started my Cert 3 in Child Care, which I now posess. Interesting concept this thing known as time. And now, I should sign off...for any of my extended family who read this - hello! Can't wait to see you all soon! Love you stacks. And to my friends, hello also & leave me blog comments! LOL. It's so sad, who asks for those anymore?

Hanz.