Coming into California!

I just realized that today is the 33 year anniversary of my arrival in California. I arrived 2 June 1975, also a Monday. I had a going away party 30 May with friends at Diana's, a great Greek restaurant in Chicago. I left Chicago 31 May and drove cross country with a friend and a 6 foot trailer with all my stuff. I couldn't even get all of my books in that trailer today. My, how times change. Today is also my step-daughter's one year wedding anniversary. Last year at this time we were in the Bahamas - that's where Carrie & Ron got married. I'm not normally a warm weather person, but the warm balmy breezes and the proximity to the ocean made it truly heavenly. The Atlantis was like a big adult playground. It was fun, but next time I'd like a nice quiet place to just chill. We never get "vacations." We travel, but I think of them as "trips" during which we're always on the go. I want a vacation at a nice quiet spot. I want a place to settle down for a week or so. Even though my life isn't always hectic, I think the down time is important for mental health. Besides that, it just feels good.