Ode to California or How to Wish Real Hard to Win the Lottery So We Can Live Here Forever

Today was our last full day here. I'm sad because I love it here. I could live in San Diego and be okay with doing with way less than what we have now. A 2 bedroom house on Texas Street (How ironic is that??) would do just fine. I decided we'd spend our days exploring the beaches, the caves, the hiking trails, and the history. I could live here.
The Pros:
*The weather!! OMG. I needed a jacket at night and in the mornings. It warms up to about 78 by midday.
*Everyone walks and people actually stop and patiently wait to let you cross.
*The history and historic parts that are available for exploration
*Its got mountains AND beaches
*Little Italy
*Gaslamp Quarter
*Balboa Park and the Zoo
*Swim clubs
*Everyone seems truly at peace and coexists peacefully (again, seemingly so)

The Cons:
*It's not Texas
*It's expensive as crap to live here
*Traffic
*Paying for parking where ever you go or not being able to find a place to park period.
*L.A.
*Affording a 758 sq.ft. house is attainable, but for the price-in Rockwall- we could buy a 4,000 sq.ft. home...and have money left over.


I don't care. I still love it here. I'm glad the boys have enjoyed their time here and have an appreciation for the city of San Diego. 12 years ago, I fell in love with this place and promised I'd bring my kids back in hopes they'd love it as much. Makes me happy!