Random Thursday: In My Hometown...

Sprawl is everywhere in Southern California, where i grew up. I have lived in a handful of cities in Orange County, CA. and only once have I lived out of this county. (And even then i was back to Orange County at least a few times a week!) I am not a huge world traveler, though I have done my share of traveling, but to me, living in this same place for my whole life truly says how much I love it here. It may not be terribly spectacular, like many may imagine of a SoCal life style, but it is what it is! 

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Anyway, here is what I love about this county that I have grown up in:

Old Town Spots

There are several old town areas that I just cannot get enough  of. They are pictured below in the with my most favorite towards the top!

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Close to So Much

I love the closeness to the mountains, desert, and beaches! Here are a few that are awesome!

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Attractions

Like Disneyland and Angels Stadium! Yep, these are a couple reasons that I love this place! Here are my shots from our trip to the happiest place on earth last night!

Lots to do!

Shopping

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Great Park Balloon

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Great Farmers Markets

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Familiarity and History

If you have been in a place for long enough you come to know and love the history of that place. You also get to know a lot of the ins an outs! I sure can get myself around in this town. It makes it easier to get out of traffic when you know a place!

Food

This country has some great eats and I sure would miss a few spots if I had to leave!

Three Words: Spicy Beef Taco

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 The Balboa Bar!

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Wouldn't mind a Lemon Heights from this spot!

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And of course my weekly spot for yummy treats, fresh food, and friendly service!

Overall, this is the place where I have been a child, learned a few lessons, and built a community around me. It is home and it is where I will stay to raise my kids. Sure, there are some negative parts to living here, but overall, I am not displeased.

(Gotta sneak in a few negatives)

Ugg boots and shorts

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Traffic

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Expensive Houses (That i dream of one day owning!)

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Hope you enjoyed my home town a bit!

If you are home for thanksgiving, I hope you are enjoying all that you love about your home! I hope you are making new memories in your hometown than were already there.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!