I really bonded with some of my cousins, especially the ones visiting from Norway. Both are over 10 years younger than me, but the 4 year old and I simply adore one another and I am so sad to be leaving her! I spent quality time with my grandma and grandpa and visited the city the day before my birthday.
San Francisco is probably my favorite city (even greater than Chicago) because it holds so many childhood memories for me. It's familiar and it feels like home. It is quite special and my father, grandmother, and I had a wonderful time in the city for a day. We sat by the water and watched the boats, ate ice cream in Ghiradhelli Square, walked around North Beach, and shopped some at Pier 39.
My cousins, aunt, uncle, parents, brothers, and I ventured into Muir Woods and marveled at the incredible trees. I've been before, but each time it astounds me. The trees are truly remarkable. It's interesting to see trees that have stood through centuries and stayed strong while sometimes the world around falls apart. It's beautiful.
Disneyland was a magical adventure. It never gets old and I always have so much fun. It was only for two days but I'll never forget them. Watching fireworks and waiting in line for all my favorite rides are just some of the many special memories. As anticipated, I enjoyed a churro because they're just. So. Perfect. To sum that up, Disneyland is always the best.
When the 4th of July rolled around, I had this huge plan to go into the city to watch the fireworks. Sadly, it was supposedly foggy and I didn't want to drive in just to be disappointed with a lame fireworks show. So, I stayed nearby instead and my family and I watched a beautiful show and had a lovely picnic. It's a memory I'll hold close to my heart.
I even turned the sweet 16. It was pretty sweet I'd say. No one I would rather spend it with than my family. It was fun and the cake was sublime. I hope to remember it years in the future.
The day after my birthday was the annual family reunion. My family is huge and huge is probably an understatement. Though we don't always see one another, whenever the family gets together it's like we were never apart. There is so much love and I know I'm very fortunate to be apart of something so great. Reuniting with family is always fun, and it's the last big event of this trip. Even though I was here for two weeks, it doesn't feel like enough time. It'll probably never be enough, because this will always feel like home. Whenever I return, I never want to leave. Sometimes I forget that I'm just visiting and that I live in Colorado these days. Oh well. Colorado is temporary. I can't stand the cold weather and bitter winters. Colorado has given me good times and I've met some fantastic people, but change is feeling necessary lately. Perhaps returning to California is in the future. Perhaps not. All I know for now is I'm attending college somewhere warm and sunny!
Anyways, a 2nd post with some pictures may be in order a little later once I'm back in Colorado. California, you've been wonderful as always. Until next time xxx.
P.S. I'm getting my wisdom teeth out the day I return, so whenever I'm off medication and coherent enough to post I certainly will!
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