the world is Carpinteria, where we camped frequently. It’s such
a quiet little town right between the beach and mountains. It
almost reminded me of my hometown. The sunrises and sunsets
were the highlights of my day. They were absolutely mesmerizing
and I got to see all of this with the love of my life.
California is a magical place but it was also terrifying for me a first.
Millions of people gather on the highways throughout the day
flying at outrageous speeds and the build up of traffic can make
you want to pull your hair out. Every morning we could hear the
traffic roaring from our apartment. For the first few months I got
lost on one highway to the next. The lineup at about every surf
spot gives you just enough space to squirm in with the rest of the
crowd. And the cost of living is not cheap. All of these things were
not easy to adjust to. I had a lot of weak moments where I missed
home and missed my family. Some days they frustrated me and
tore me apart. They were so humbling and even the weakest
points gave me growth.
L O V E
L E T T E R
We made a lot of memories in San Diego. I made so many great
friends, that showed me so many great places. My friend Jillian,
who is now a dear friend, actually got me to do acro-yoga with her
down at Ocean Beach. Every week Jillian took me to one place
or another so I could experience something new. I went to the
Del Mar with other friends and laughed until my stomach hurt.
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