What is "Cali-ness," you ask? Cali-ness is many different things, which I am coming to very much appreciate after living in the Midwest and the Northeast. My personality is probably least suited to the Northeast. I have taken to Southern California like a duck takes to water (pun intended).
In an email to one of my best friends, Jenny C., she wrote in a response that she was glad I am enjoying the Cali-ness. This got me thinking - because it was a very true statement - about what Cali-ness is and why it makes me so happy.
Cali-ness is: being able to stop during a run, listen to waves and watch surfers on Saturday mornings (in October!) at Windansea Beach; it is never having to buy socks again (who needs them? strap on your Rainbows and you're good to go); it is not having to stress about running five minutes late to a meeting because apologies are always greeted with, "No worries!"; and many other things, which I'll make sure to include in the blog within the context of future postings.
People out here are generally super laid back and less stressed about life in general. Which is awesome for me, because I tend to stress out alot. However, this is slowly changing as I continue to take time out of life to enjoy the Cali-ness in all its glory. It doesn't mean you have to be less hard working or less focused; it is an appreciation that you accomplish your goals without being hostile and without taking yourself too seriously...
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