"The Thrill Of A Lifetime"

It's Sunday. I'm in Texas. Life is good.
A little over a week ago, I took my first solo flight to California. This was my first time to fly at all since 9/11. So TSA and that whole process with security really quite scared me...bad. So, I got to the airport at like 8 Saturday morning. I was exhausted from not sleeping the night before but I was stoked, nevertheless. Security was a breeze. I thought that the workers would be rude and stuck up - they were neither. I had a few conversations with the security guys and they were awesome. And super helpful. So I was stuck sitting at the airport till my flight took off.

I think that was honestly my favorite part of flying: people watching. I mean some of the things that people wear to the airport to sit on a plane. I mean, yeah, I was looking for a husband too. But I was definitely in a huge tshirt, shorts, tall socks and slides. And of course, I was rocking the visor.

I had prayed the day before that God would put a good looking, Jesus lover in the seat next to me. I want to say that I was joking but unfortunately, I wasn't. I was really hoping I'd have one of those awesomely romantic stories about meeting my husband on a plane.

It didn't happen. I got seated by a very quiet, elderly lady. I guess that was okay. :)

I landed in San Diego at 11. I had already gone through that hour in Texas so I was a little confused. San Diego was packed busy. That weekend they were hosting the ever famous Comic-Con. I was hoping to see Nathan Fillion but we all know how my luck works. But I did see a lot of veryyy interesting people. Many who were dressed in costumes and I found something very interesting...there were these "Christians" on the side of the road yelling at these people that they were going to Hell because of this whole Comic-Con thing.

Talk about dumb.

Anyway, so we didn't do anything that day. I was exhausted.

But on Sunday we went to SeaPort Village and that was sick. I loved it. But who would have thought that it would be so stinking cold in California? I had (okay, I didn't HAVE to) to buy a sweatshirt. Because, I of course, was wearing shorts and a light tshirt. I'm a Texan...we wear that every day!

My parents arrived later that day. And we didn't do too much after that.
As you can see, we are all about resting during vacation.

Monday, we went to my favorite place ever: TARGET.

I picked up some school supplies and spent way too much money. Typical.

Tuesday, we went to SeaWorld. I hadn't been to sea world in forever and it was so cool. I figured out my calling in life is to be a Shamu trainer. (This is real life)

It was beautiful to see those killer whales doing all those tricks. And it was a beautiful day outside. I also got sunburned while wearing sunscreen. White Girl Problems.

Wednesday we went to the beach. I love the beach. The second you get there and you smell the salt and fish smell - it just feels like home. Unfortunately, the water was freezing. I still got to boogie board (body surf) and regular surf as well. It was so good to be back on the water again. I got swallowed up by waves multiple times but it was so fun.

I also, once again, got super duper sunburned.

Thursday, we went to the zoo. I saw a baby giraffe nursing with it's mom. SO SO SO precious. God is so cool. I also got to see a panda, polar bear, and elephants. That was an awesome day. And yeah, I got sunburned.

Friday, we played skipbo and I got to meet up with one of my friends at Howard Payne! We had snowcones!! Rachael, if you read this, thanks! You rock! And then we went to my aunt and uncles where my uncle made steak that we put in burritos.

Yes, I broke my one rule about not eating steak. (That's a story for a different day...I'm definitely not a vegetarian though I that is what you are thinking. Although, I have thought about trying to be one. Then I remember I really really really like meat. :) )

Then Saturday morning, I flew home.

This trip to California really solidified something for me though. It solidified that I have a strong liking for the culture there. They need Jesus. I don't know where God will lead me to in life but I do know that there is a strong pull to go to California. The people are so awesome. Even those that don't know or love Jesus. I love conversing with them. (One conversation happened while waiting for my plane that was delayed)

It was a great vacation. I look forward to RA training coming up and meeting all of my girls. I'm ready to get back in the swing of school......I think. Although, I really am not looking forward to the whole "school" thing. I am ready to get back to my friends.