Hello Spring! - Aubrey Craig

Finally!

As many of you know, I go to school in California (far far away from my home) & while the East Coast continues to get jumbled with snow…California has officially claimed its summerhood (sorry, I know, I made that word up). But on 86 degree days like today, I like to take a moment and appreciate all that the Wild Wild West has bought into my life!

Many of you may not realize this but attitude, clothing & food is slightly different from East to West. I often find myself relating my life to Miley Cyrus’ song Party in the USA (since she moved to CA too). While Miley & I may not have a ton in common, there def is a shock effect that comes with moving across the country. So I am made a California Lifestyle 101 Crash Course, for any of you guys that want to venture on over here!

Here we go:

You'll always be along the coast; which always happens to have yachts docked at every marina. — **You’ll always be located along the coast; which always happens to have yachts docked at every marina.**

**You end up attending a college with stunning landscapes & huge palm trees!**

You will (at all times) wear your name around your neck (just in case you forget). — **You will (at all times) wear your name around your neck. (Just in case you happen to forget it).**

You will ONLY drink ice coffee. & the ice coffee you do drink will have snappy sayings on the side (from hipster cafes). — **You will ONLY drink ice coffee. & the ice coffee you do drink will have snappy sayings on the side (from better buzz cafe).**

**You will attend Disneyland at least once a month.**

Your hair will get blonder, your sunglasses will be a always upon your head, & you'll master the duckface selfie! — **Your hair will miraculously become blond, your sunglasses will be always upon your head, & you’ll master the duck-face selfie!**

Seeing seals will be a everyday norm. — **Seeing seals will be an everyday norm (literally he is so cute).**

You'll watch 90% of your sunsets from a beach. — **Finally, you’ll watch 90% of your sunsets from a beach.**

I know…I sold you. Hold on a second before you start packing your bags & booking your flight. California is probably one of the prettiest places in the world! If you ever have the chance to come out and experience the “Cali Lifestyle” do it. While it’s not my original home…I will always love California for expanding my horizons. Without California I wouldn’t have experienced any of these things & I would not currently be this tan (amen for summer year round).

On an Important Side Note: ALL of California’s malls are outside & beautiful. My favorite mall in the world is Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego; so if you come to Cali go there! Also Fashion Island is another most go for shopping lovers.

Stay Confident & Travel to California (come visit me, it will be fun)!

Aubrey