I am in California so there will be a hiatus in posting pictures of the kiddos. They are happily playing at Uncle Jerry and Aunt Julie's house. I debated bringing them along, but it is just such a long trip for them and I would need to find a sitter here for the events I am attending here in CA. So, I felt it was in their best interest to stay home where they could play and Zack would not miss any school.
Gina turned 40 on Wednesday, graduates from Biola University on Friday and celebrates both in a big way on Saturday night!!! We are all looking forward to the fun. It will be great to have a good time with "old" friends!
Being back in California after being in Texas for so long has caused me to realize a few things:
First of all, I love palm trees and miss them.
Secondly, it is way too fast here! Why is everyone speeding, running, pushing....
Thirdly, it is true that people in Texas are a lot more friendly, but some Californians I dealt with today were quite nice - the lady at Home Depot chatted with me as I checked out, and the guy at Traders Joe's approved of the items in my cart. So, most Californians don't have five minute conversations with strangers, but that is just it - in TX, there is no such thing as a stranger!
Fourthly (he he), I realized that in this part of CA, the goal is to cover every square inch with some building that will bring in revenue. In TX, wide open land is still desireable. There are many big open parcels that are meant to be just that big open spaces.
Lastly, I find that after living in TX for nearly five months, this is really no longer home. Texas isn't home either. Moving has just made me realize more that home is wherever those I love are. Right now, home for me is Texacali!!!
Today was the first snow day in CA!!! You have to love a place where it only takes an hour to get to the beach, dessert, mountains or city!!!! I do miss that - and the mountains!
Have a great weekend!
5 comments:
Texacali haha i like that.
=]
and Texas will always hold a place in your heart and i sure smoggy california will too.
p.s. im 1st!
shut up allie no one cares lol
i can't believe you've been in Texas for 5 months...it seems like the other day we were all at taco tuesdays
dont be all mad heather just cause you weren't first!
haha
Texacali - that's great!! I can't believe it's been 5 months, either. Maybe it's because I get to read your updates on the blog, it makes you feel closer. It was great to see you at lunch on Friday, though, because I do miss seeing you in person.
And the snow this weekend was AMAZING!! The mountains look spectacular. I'm glad you are here to enjoy them.
Has it really been 5 months already?!! Time certainly does fly. Can't wait to party it up and celebrate Gina. It'll be great to hang out with you too.
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