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California=Paradise
So I'm here in California right now and I'm having the time of my life. It's just as amazing as I expected it to be and even more so.
I barely got any sleep in anticipation for my first plane ride and that was fun. I love the great feeling at takeoff and the speed on the way up and down, so that was fun. The plane ride itself was alright, up in the air it doesn't feel like you're flying much but its great to be able to see everything look so small on the ground. I loved seeing the Grand Canyon from up in the air and I really can't wait to see it on the ground someday. We arrived at LAX with no trouble and besides it taking forever for our luggage (6 huge suitcases with mostly my dorm stuff) to come and then find it, we got out okay and then spent some more waiting time getting a rental car. We (my mom, brother and me) then went to visit some relatives who I don't really know but were really nice and took us all out to Venice Beach. I LOVED that! At this point, I was already in love with the weather (sunny, warm with a breeze), the palm trees and other unique plants and the gorgeous architecture not to mention all the great big buildings and entertainment ads (there was a Grey's Anatomy one!) in LA. But then I got exposed to that long boardwalk full of people selling their art and other products and I was spellbound by all of it with the impressive mix of talent and creativity on display. Not to mention the stunning diversity of people which was amazing to watch. There were some great musical artists that contributed to the artsy feel along with bikers, skateboarders and rollerbladers that made it seem so much like the California I see in movies. Not to mention the beach which was gorgeous and pretty and I soo missed the ocean and was happy to see it again, the Pacific coast this time.
Next we went to the hotel we were staying at, 5 minutes from Chapman and got our stuff settled in before heading off to Chapman University for the last few minutes of daylight. I had seen pictures of Chapman and loved it but seeing the real thing was even more breathtakingly beautiful. I really love the buildings, they're mostly white but look so beautiful and grand. The campus is filled with gardens and palm trees (my new favorite thing) and fountains that makes me love it even more. I'm really looking forward to going to college there. Also, I got to see my dorm room when my RA let me into see it and it look big enough so I think I should be fine even though being in a triple makes me a bit uneasy. I love my residence hall though, its very pretty (like every other building) and closest to campus. I wasn't expecting it but I'm even falling in love with the city of Orange as it even has different sections arranged by ethnicity so I can be immersed in even more cultures. I can't wait to explore my surrounding and beging to really know the place. I really feel like I've made the right choice and its good to know that my impressions I formed online were right.
I'm so happy here and I feel like I've finally found my real home. This is where I was meant to be, I just know it. Sure, I know it has its problems but right now California is beautiful in every way for me, imperfections and all. I keep seeing palm trees and being amazed that I'm actually in this paradise, that I'm here at last. Looking forward to being on my own but for now I'm enjoying southern California in all its glory. This is my perfect place and I've finally found it :)
I barely got any sleep in anticipation for my first plane ride and that was fun. I love the great feeling at takeoff and the speed on the way up and down, so that was fun. The plane ride itself was alright, up in the air it doesn't feel like you're flying much but its great to be able to see everything look so small on the ground. I loved seeing the Grand Canyon from up in the air and I really can't wait to see it on the ground someday. We arrived at LAX with no trouble and besides it taking forever for our luggage (6 huge suitcases with mostly my dorm stuff) to come and then find it, we got out okay and then spent some more waiting time getting a rental car. We (my mom, brother and me) then went to visit some relatives who I don't really know but were really nice and took us all out to Venice Beach. I LOVED that! At this point, I was already in love with the weather (sunny, warm with a breeze), the palm trees and other unique plants and the gorgeous architecture not to mention all the great big buildings and entertainment ads (there was a Grey's Anatomy one!) in LA. But then I got exposed to that long boardwalk full of people selling their art and other products and I was spellbound by all of it with the impressive mix of talent and creativity on display. Not to mention the stunning diversity of people which was amazing to watch. There were some great musical artists that contributed to the artsy feel along with bikers, skateboarders and rollerbladers that made it seem so much like the California I see in movies. Not to mention the beach which was gorgeous and pretty and I soo missed the ocean and was happy to see it again, the Pacific coast this time.
Next we went to the hotel we were staying at, 5 minutes from Chapman and got our stuff settled in before heading off to Chapman University for the last few minutes of daylight. I had seen pictures of Chapman and loved it but seeing the real thing was even more breathtakingly beautiful. I really love the buildings, they're mostly white but look so beautiful and grand. The campus is filled with gardens and palm trees (my new favorite thing) and fountains that makes me love it even more. I'm really looking forward to going to college there. Also, I got to see my dorm room when my RA let me into see it and it look big enough so I think I should be fine even though being in a triple makes me a bit uneasy. I love my residence hall though, its very pretty (like every other building) and closest to campus. I wasn't expecting it but I'm even falling in love with the city of Orange as it even has different sections arranged by ethnicity so I can be immersed in even more cultures. I can't wait to explore my surrounding and beging to really know the place. I really feel like I've made the right choice and its good to know that my impressions I formed online were right.
I'm so happy here and I feel like I've finally found my real home. This is where I was meant to be, I just know it. Sure, I know it has its problems but right now California is beautiful in every way for me, imperfections and all. I keep seeing palm trees and being amazed that I'm actually in this paradise, that I'm here at last. Looking forward to being on my own but for now I'm enjoying southern California in all its glory. This is my perfect place and I've finally found it :)
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And I'm glad you're so happy :)
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