I really love Texas and am glad I brought my Conservative sensibilities with me from now dying California.
But I do remember reading about people who let SoCal who moved back from homesickness.
I sort of understand it. I was born and raised in SoCal and now I miss so much. The beach was 30 minutes (off rush hour). I had Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts, the Hollywood Hills, Yamashiro’s, and so much more at my fingertips.
And the weather was a narcotic.
I do get homesick. The first time I did the “Soarin’” ride at Universal FLA I literally cried (especially when we flow over Malibu and I saw my prior home of Point Dume).
Wistfulness be damned, though, in Texas it is about the people. So much more friendly and helpful than the self-centered Los Angelenos. And their stubbornness is a great thing — Texans bow to NO ONE and will tie your ass to a trailer hitch in the noon sun if you try to make them.
On balance, I made a great choice and I would never take it back. I am an honorary Texan now and in a few years I hope to develop the piss and vinegar to make it all the way.
” The beach was 30 minutes (off rush hour). I had Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts, the Hollywood Hills, Yamashiro’s, and so much more at my fingertips.”
Gee, you just described my daily itinerary LOL. Compared to the cold and depressing ex-home Vancouver BC, this is heaven..weather-wise. The people, culture and liberal crap ruins it for me.
I really love Texas and am glad I brought my Conservative sensibilities with me from now dying California.
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Glad to hear you adapted to Texas folks and culture! I liked your entire post and your About page is also great.