Los Angeles.

I won't readily admit this (you can recognize this as pride), but tonight I'll be honest.

Things I miss from L.A.:

• Being 20 minutes from the beach.
• The beach! Nothing beats sand, water, and being slightly sun-kissed.
• Crazy and not so crazy friends a short walk away.
• Two sisters that copiously watch movies.
• A roommate who is constantly watching something television or movie related. :)
• Riding the Big Blue Bus.
• Long and strong hugs from many friends.
• Getting swiped to eat in the UCLA dorms.
• Walking into rooms where guitars are being played and voices are singing.
• Getting calls to take a walk around Westwood.
• My favorite boba place. (And the people who work there.)
• My church Bible study.
• Walking and dancing down Bruinwalk.
• My puppy, Copper.
• The smell of tortillas and refried beans being cooked.
• My sister groaning as I randomly hug her in public.
• Really long Target trips.
• King Taco.
• Olvera Street.
• Random food outings at midnight (or later).
• The Downtown L.A. skyline.

Things I am grateful for in Fresno:

• Two little boys who always want to play.
• Tapatio in the spice cabinet.
• Fresh vegetables from a family garden.
• The Fulton Mall on Mexican Independence Day.
• Lola's Tacos.
• Manchester Mall and their International Food Court.
• The FIFUL office where I can do InterVarsity fundraising.
• Snail mail.
• My own room.
• Candles that smell really nice. (Who knew I'd fall in love with Sandalwood?)
• Exploring Downtown Fresno.
• 90 degree weather.
• The fact that I don't need a sweater at nighttime in Fresno. (Not yet, anyway.)
• Bloggy friends whom I have never met.
• A great, challenging book.
• Little hands holding mine.
• Laughter.