or so I thought.
Although Cali had never been on my radar, I was anxiously thinking about a warmer climate to venture off to. And after spending 9 days here last July (which by the way is probably the coldest time of year in San Francisco....strange, I know), I couldn't wait to return. I knew this was the place I wanted to get lost in, and discover all kinds of great things about myself that I never had before. It was here I would push myself to try anything new that came my way. I was going to do it all folks. And even live to tell about it. I didn't even think about the fact that I was literally moving from coast to coast (Hampton, NH to San Francisco Bay area), I just couldn't wait to get here and let the good times begin.
In the beginning, I was too busy being excited and taking it all in to realize it. I had finally done it, finally taken the leap and moved somewhere I said I was going to move to. No where in my brain did I ever think that I...Rachel Starr Davis.. would ever even imagine of being... homesick. No way. I was the adventurer, the conqueror of all my fears, the Carpe Diem, live life to the fullest and try everything possible that I never experienced growing up in rural Maine, girl, who wouldn't look back. yeah right.
Sure, this really is how it was for a month or so. Then my favorite season was here, but not really here in California. Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and there's hardly a more beautiful time in New England than Autumn. I was having a more difficult time than I'd imagined making new friends and I had the outrageous idea of watching 'When Harry met Sally'.... all alone. if you haven't seen it yet, watch it. Needless to say, it made me starving for the East Coast and my community of family and friends back there.
Slowly I started to wonder if I had made the right decision, moving so far away from everything that was familiar to me, and the homesickness became overwhelming. My little sister, Michelle, came to visit me for Thanksgiving/my early birthday, which brightened my spirit while she was here, but drove home the fact that I missed my people terribly.
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay for the long haul anymore, if I'm being completely honest. I knew I would go home for the holidays, with no new friends to speak of, and not want to return again, leaving my family and friends 3500 miles away.
So, as my registration and inspection became due in November, I "forgot" all about it. I didn't want to go through the process of changing residency, getting new license plates and drivers license, if I wasn't sure I wanted to be here..you know, longer than a few months. Besides I've gone over a year past registration before....and never got a ticket. i probably just jinxed myself.
God has a sense of humor sometimes, and He always has us right where He wants us. I started getting involved at my new home church, Cornerstone Fellowship, and just 6 days before I made the trip back to New England for the holidays, I met my dear friend Marina and her husband David. We instantly became bosom buddies, and it was exactly what I needed. Sometimes I wonder how we can have connections with perfect strangers, and a wise woman of God once answered that question. You see, God is preparing our hearts for each other, even before we've ever met. He knows our wants and needs, and he matches us with exactly the right people, at exactly the right time. pretty amazing huh?
Anyway this was just the first of many wonderful and rich friendships that I have been blessed with, and although I cherished every moment of being home for the holidays, I was excited to return to my new home in California. As you can see from previous posts, my circle of friends has multiplied! I know this is where I'm supposed to be now and I decided to plant my feet firmly here. As hard as it was to let go of being a resident of the Live Free or Die state...we really do have the best state motto...I have fully embraced the Golden State and have finally made it official.
When I was at the DMV getting my new plates, the woman explained to me that I had to forfeit my license plates and punch a hole in my NH drivers license. I told her in New Hampshire we only have to have a plate on the back, so I only had one to surrender. it's only a little white lie.
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Slowly I started to wonder if I had made the right decision, moving so far away from everything that was familiar to me, and the homesickness became overwhelming. My little sister, Michelle, came to visit me for Thanksgiving/my early birthday, which brightened my spirit while she was here, but drove home the fact that I missed my people terribly.
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay for the long haul anymore, if I'm being completely honest. I knew I would go home for the holidays, with no new friends to speak of, and not want to return again, leaving my family and friends 3500 miles away.
So, as my registration and inspection became due in November, I "forgot" all about it. I didn't want to go through the process of changing residency, getting new license plates and drivers license, if I wasn't sure I wanted to be here..you know, longer than a few months. Besides I've gone over a year past registration before....and never got a ticket. i probably just jinxed myself.
God has a sense of humor sometimes, and He always has us right where He wants us. I started getting involved at my new home church, Cornerstone Fellowship, and just 6 days before I made the trip back to New England for the holidays, I met my dear friend Marina and her husband David. We instantly became bosom buddies, and it was exactly what I needed. Sometimes I wonder how we can have connections with perfect strangers, and a wise woman of God once answered that question. You see, God is preparing our hearts for each other, even before we've ever met. He knows our wants and needs, and he matches us with exactly the right people, at exactly the right time. pretty amazing huh?
Anyway this was just the first of many wonderful and rich friendships that I have been blessed with, and although I cherished every moment of being home for the holidays, I was excited to return to my new home in California. As you can see from previous posts, my circle of friends has multiplied! I know this is where I'm supposed to be now and I decided to plant my feet firmly here. As hard as it was to let go of being a resident of the Live Free or Die state...we really do have the best state motto...I have fully embraced the Golden State and have finally made it official.
When I was at the DMV getting my new plates, the woman explained to me that I had to forfeit my license plates and punch a hole in my NH drivers license. I told her in New Hampshire we only have to have a plate on the back, so I only had one to surrender. it's only a little white lie.
My souvenir.
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And here it is
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I think the new flair suits my little car.
I actually didn't even recognize my car after. I was so used to scanning the lots for my obvious New Hampshire plates that I walked right past my car after leaving the grocery store. i had a good laugh when I turned around and realized what I'd done.
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