From IL to CA - my childhood experience transcript

From IL to CA: Part 1- my childhood experience transcript

Hello. I wanted to share a story. My experience as a young teenage girl. A long time ago, my father was assigned a position in San Diego. A move from Illinois to California.

We all got in the 1974 Buick LeSabre, a car that guzzles gas! We all went on a four-days trip through the states to San Diego.

During the trip, my middle sister received a book from her best friend, titled, "Gone with the Wind". A well known fiction that is three inches thick! She read that book throughout the entire trip.

My oldest sister sat with me and kept me company playing paper games. She was very creative with many games.

Whenever the gas in the car would run low and dad would stop at the gas station, we'd run to use the bathroom as well as grabbing few snacks! We would get back in the car and drive on some more. On the way, we'd miss Texas by travelling through Oklahoma's "panhandle" situated just above the state of Texas.

Upon travelling through the states, when we came to Grand Canyon, we'd park the car and step outside for the view the majestic scene. When I looked straight ahead, the top of the canyon was flat. Looking down, you can see the cliffs that runs deep. I was amazed at how deep it was!

Then we went back to driving some more. Upon entering the stateline, getting closer to San Diego, this is the experience I'll never forget. The setting sun was so bright, it glared into all of our eyes! It was so bright, brighter than here. When the sun is up, it wasn't that bad. Even when it is setting, it was nothing compared to the sun in San Diego. Even our sunglasses weren't much of help to reduce the glare. My dad was amazing on how he continues to drive steadily. He had his visors down and wore his sunglasses. Amazing!

For a long time during the travels, the land were flat. There were slight hills, until we got closer, the hills were steep! We were amazed at the size of the hills, going up and down. Whenever we descend, the sun would be in our eyes. The views were amazing!

The trees there were different. Strange trees. You may not think it is strange, but it was strange to me. Out here, we have native Black Walnut and Burr Oaks, some Birch, Willows and so forth. A variety of shapes, it was cute. But in San Diego, the shrubs were strangely twisted. There were some strange looking tree that I lovingly call, "Broccoli Tree", which is Torrey Pine trees. I still remember many details of the place.

Even the people there thinks differently. Just a little bit different. They are more positive. Here in IL, Most people are laid back, down to earth. Out there, the people are positive, so positive, they radiant "sunshine". It was cool! I enjoyed taking in the fascinations.

For four years, we lived in that area until company in IL called my father back.

End of Part 1

Ok, It is now February... 2008?!

Here's the update:

I still need a job. At first I thought I was close to getting one until my husband thinks that this manager is pulling the wool over my eyes. or leading me on to believe that there is a job waiting for me. I am not sure.. I just hope that there is a chance for me to secure employment so that I can help take the burden while my husband plan to go for his surgeries.

Last year and so far this year has been a rough year for us.

Recently, I helped "coach" a classroom full of interpreters as they prepare for their IEPA test. And now I am still waiting for their check to arrive. It has been three weeks now. I hope it isn't lost in the mail or something.

That's about it as far is earning money besides helping to care for elderly couple cleaning their house. Small money but it is enough to help pay for gas for my car so that I don't have to touch my husband's money for my car.

ok, enough about that.

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