It's me!

My name is Allison Lanese and I am from Shaker Heights, Ohio (right outside of Cleveland). I have 2 siblings. My younger brother, Greg, is 14 and just started high school and I love him to death! He is so funny and amazing and I really do miss him! My older brother, Anthony, is 20 and a Junior at John Carroll University. He is uber smart and is a computer science and math major who spends most of his time on the computer, (and yes I miss him too!).I don't have a picture of him on my computer because he hates having his picture taken! I love my parents and really miss talking with them and just generally having them around, but I am adjusting to life "without" them. I also have 2 cats, Hana (Japanese for "nose" because she has a spot on her nose) and Neko (Japanese for "cat'). They are fat and are on a diet but I love them anyway!




I love swimming and have been a competitive swimmer for the past 13 years and am currently really missing it! I also really enjoy art and being creative. Shopping is also one of my favorite pastimes, especially shoe shopping! I also love mission trips, especially to Pilar de Esperanza Orphanage in Reynosa, Mexico. I have been 3 times and loved the work projects and spending time with the orphans there.


My background in writing is simply from school English class. I am, however, a published author. An essay that I wrote was published in an inspirational book for swimmers! My background in technology is that of a typical teenager. I love surfing the web and I know how to use the applications on the computer, as well as my cell phone and ipod. This is my first real blog, although I did have a Xanga and Livejournal when they were popular, but I did not write on them much. I am exited to embark on this new adventure!