California - will it be North or South

I have spent the last two weeks in Southern California enjoying the warm November weather and all the perks that goes with their climate: warm days, endless blue sky and having the ocean views. Everyday I woke up I felt thankful to see the sun - which really does make such a difference to your well being.

After spending a couple days in Santa Monica I left for Long Beach to stay with my best friend from the UK. I was fortunate enough to get a weeks freelance work for the fashion label she works for in Orange County. I was hired to help with the creation of the brands pop up store next to their head office. It was a manic week working hard with creatives from New York and LA hired externally to create the new store.

During the week my inner 'prejudice' against the rich and trendy was really tested. I was already working in a well known wealthy area. It testing at times to work and socialize with elite people my age that have it all. (Or think they do) It made me think harder about my own values and places I could and could not live in California. Which is precisely the point of this journey I am on!

I have made this conclusion thus far. I love this state, it's like it's own country with various climates and endless examples of natural beauty. From mountains to the ocean I want to explore this state in all its glory. I have a feeling I am being pulled to the North of this state....