Gettin crazy

I've never been this color in April. To most, I still seem very white, but this one is going down in the books as the tannest April of my life thus far. The past few days it has been in the 80's and lower 90's here, and a little cooler (and pretty much perfect) on the beach. That's where I spent today. I have been to the beach more in the past week than any other week since I first moved. I'm LOVING it. A couple of the guys I work with surf, and I'm hoping to convince one of them to teach me their ways this summer. I talked to Mom today and she said they had flurries in Missouri today. I picked the right year to move here, apparently.

I met with Cait and Dominique about moving to L.A. ,and am really, really hoping it works out for everyone. Our goal is June 1st, so that is something to look forward to. I'm dreading the moving process, but I think I can fit everything I own except my bed in my car. More than that, I'm dreading saying goodbye to my good friends at the co-op. When I reflect on my California experience thus far, I am overwhelmed with my good fortune in finding such wonderful friends and adventures. If anyone from the co-op reads this, know that someone else will have to instigate "prude night" in the hot tub. You just have to wear your swim gear... or anything. Just wear something, please. I don't want you all to die. That thing is a cesspool.

Before I left home last week, Boompa (my grandpa, in case you couldn't guess)gave me some money and told me to do something crazy with it. Initially, I was going to take surf lessons with it, but since I know people that surf now, I might be able to use the money for something else. Here are my ideas. Let me know if you have any as well.

1. Drive to San Diego and see some sights. Boompa was stationed there in the Navy, and would probably like to see pictures of it now.

2. Get a tattoo. I'm not sure what of, but he would probably think that was at least a little funny.

3. Go to a show at one of the venues on my California to-do list.

4. Alcatraz. I've been wanting to take the tour and see San Fran.

5. Get tickets to watch the Royals or Cardinals play the Dodgers or Angels. Also, Boompa LOVES baseball.

Okay, so they aren't all crazy, but they do seem pretty fun!
Love,
LH