Arrived to California on Wednesday. Erlo and I are in heaven. I guess it takes going away from this place for a bit(if you're from here) to truly appreciate it. March 3 yesterday and it was 65 and sunny. Wore a short sleeve and jeans. To Bay Areans, this is still cool, and we saw lots still wearing jackets.
I think we are going to have a busy month here! It's part excitement, part having a lot to do, but I am definitely not sleeping as much as I would like to. I've missed waking up to the quiet sun, a morning coffee, and morning toast. Haven't felt so relaxed in awhile, which is strange considering I have a wedding in 30something days!
Once again, I have been faced with culture shock. Not as much as when I came back from Taiwan since I did get the chance to come back a few times when I was living in Korea. Its the little things like having someone give you the right of way when you're crossing the street, men holding doors open, speaking English, and not having anyone stare. Yesterday I reminded Erlo that we never have to right in an elevator in Korea ever again(this was one of our least favorite activities; many Koreans seemed to lose common sense when on a lift). The smile on his face was quite impressive.
Yesterday we went for a long run without feeling heavy in the chest for the first time in awhile. It was such a beautiful day I felt like I could run forever!
Okay, I will stop with the giddiness. I've gotta get this day going!!
