So... California!

I recently returned from a trip to Southern California.  (I've been thinking about this trip since August 6th at 10:40 or so in the morning.)  I go every year.  As I said in the previous post, I go to Disneyland, Amoeba, & to visit some great people.  I get asked, "Why?"  My response, "Why not!"  It's always hard for me to leave California.  If you ask my California friends, one of the first things I text to them upon landing is, "I'm home."  I feel so different when I'm there.  I think it stems from not EVER living outside of Utah & sorta being in the bubble.  I've always been one to want to be different.  LA area grants me the opportunity to be in total obscurity.  To me, this make sense.  It's early & A LOT could happen between now & then, but I'm 50/ 50 I'll be moving outside Utah upon graduation.

Things done in California...

Amoeba...  Check...  Walked off the plane & headed straight there.  We (Lin, MelLed, & I) got there a little before 10pm.  (Saw people protesting "Murder Music".  )  That gave us a little more than an hour.  I had $120 dollars burning a hole in my pocket.  Honestly, I was a little rushed, but came out under budget.  Gems found...  The Nerves, Noisettes, The New Pornographers: Mass Romantic & Electric Version, The Ramones: It's Alive, & a Rocket from the Crypt 45 (SCORE!).  I walked out about $10 under budget.

Me outside with my goodness.

In & Out...  Check...  Something about In & Out for me.  It was the 1st meal upon arriving on 23rd Birthday.  It synonymous with my first trip to Disneyland.  To me, the two go hand in hand.  I can still here Tim say, "I don't like the fries."  To which I said, "Whaaaat?"  I can't not eat there when I'm in California.  The fact In & Out is coming to Utah...  I'm gonna try my damnedest to only eat there when in California.  PS...  They have Dr. Pepper.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...   Take that Mr. Pib or as I say Mr. SHIT!

Disneyland...  CHECK...  What can I say?  I truly love this place.  A couple of things to make your visit more fun...  Embrace the fact you may stand in line for up to 2 hours for a ride.  Enjoy the fact you're there.  I go with kids now & just seeing there reaction to everything is priceless.  There eyes are as big a saucers.  Mine, TOO.  There's so much to see.  Details are not missed at Disneyland.  Take a look around.  Or try playing a game of Monopoly on a friends phone.  This passed time for Lin, MelLed, & I waiting for the greatest ride ever...   Space Effing Mountain!  Fun beyond comparison.  Two things happen for me...  I pretty much giggle the whole time on the ride.  It's been that way since the 1st time.  (I have witnesses.)  Second, I yell as loud as I can, "THANK YOU DISNEYLAND!" upon exiting.  Uncle Walt does not disappoint.

My fave picture...  Norah, Jake, & us all standing in line for Toy Story.  Amazing ride...

The last day was a lot of laziness.  Returning from Disneyland was a lot later than expected & we all had breakfast with Mema & Kathy.  I have put in a request to see these people the last few times I've gone down, but illness & timing haven't allowed it to happen.  It was good to see them.  Words can't describe them.  Another thing that happened on my first trip & I want to happen every time.  The rest of the day was spent at Kathy's.  I napped.  I was worn out.  I feel bad.  I slept longer than I needed, but I don't function on so little sleep.  (It's 3:37 am now.  Damn insomnia.)  After eating some pizza, Lin & I went to see The Ettes.  I mentioned I saw them in SLC.  Talking to them there; I wanted to see them again.  They put on an amazing show once again.  No, they didn't play my song as promised, but I'm not one to complain.  It was fun to go out with Lin & just absorb this part of life we both love & embrace with everything we've got.

There was a lot packed into 3-4 days.  I will be returning next year.  You all are welcome to join in the fun.  I'm counting down the days...  352 or so.