Anaheim, CA
I’ve never imagined anchoring in Anaheim, CA. I daydreamed of big cities, like NYC. I fantasized the excitement of Seattle. My favorite memories of being single was in the rousing days of San Francisco. I struggled the first year of my marriage wondering if being a housewife in Orange County was were I really wanted to be. I mean, to me it sounded so boring. Did I want to pick up with Scott and leave our families, jobs and comfort for my own selfish desires? Of course I love my life and my husband, but a part of me still held on to what I believed was a perfect life. I grew up a bit, my priorities changed, and that appetite I had just became a warm recollection. I went through the common stages of mourning when I dealt with this- I denied it, I was angry, resentful, I bargained for a better location, was depressed and finally accepted. After looking back at that year, I feel so silly. The place I thought was stimulating all along was here. It doesn’t have speeding taxi’s, thick smog, or miles of city lights. It actually has nothing I would have chosen for myself. And it’s the most thrilling time of my life.
Lovely post. I had the same thing after graduation when I thought surely I should be moving to a big city with thousands of exciting people and multiple arthouse cinemas… but it turns out I'm happy in my little city surrounded by friends.
I hope you always feel that way
la vida perfecta es estar con la persona que amas…hablas español verdad?
I love Orange County. At first I didn't think it'd be a place with such excitement, but after four years of college, I found I did most of my growing up there. I learned about myself, gained many new talents and hobbies, even fell in love for the first time. I've never regretted it living there and I'm glad to hear you find it as thrilling as I have. :]
Yeay! I've been going through a similar process myself but honestly, I'm quite content with our little house in Leeds (somewhere I never imagined I would live 5 years ago) my mediocre job that isn't interior design and getting to spend every day with Thomas… all I need now is a pug and I'm sorted
There's nothing quite like the appeal of 'home'… I have wanted to move so badly. Feeling as though moving somewhere would jump start a new life or a fresh start. I'm starting to realize that everything I want is right where I'm at. I completely understand how you are feeling.
Oh. this is so sweet! And I'm so glad that you've found happiness right where you are. : )Happy 'Roid Week, btw! Lovely photo.xo,Sarah
this was so sweet. I had the same issue having grown up in the OC, moving to LA for college, and then finding myself back in the OC. I've adapted, although I've been tempted to move far away from here, but truly deep down my husband and I are very attached to it (he's a very proud son of Anaheim, though we now live a bit south of there). We may move out of the OC again someday, but I can guarantee we'd sorely miss it if we left for good.
thank you for this. Im kind of glad that i'm not alone in my struggle with the exact same thing. I'm so glad that it turned out to be the right choice for you. =)
If you asked me 10 years ago I would have said my ideal life was living in a swanky loft in seattle or portland. I couldn't be more happy where I am now.
I think we all kinda go through that. It's nice to visit those memories, but also nice to enjoy the current life we are in. The nice thing is you didn't settle for CA suburbia…. you are in an awesome old town with a ton of character. I think it's right up your alley =)- Sarahhttp://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful, well written post. I love how the things you never thought you wanted turns out to be the one thing you can't imagine not having.
Diana that is so exciting! I have heard its beautiful. I am moving back to Atlanta from small town, KS and it was wonderful being in a small quiet town for a while. Lots of lessons learned!Wishing you the best!
Oh, Diana! That is so what I've realized in the last year! Does it have to do with our age, maybe? Haha! Great post!
at least you have perfect weather all year long
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Very lovely reflection piece here! When I'm out and about exploring Sydney I say to my boyfriend, "I could live here, what about you?" And he always replies, "I could live anywhere so long as I'm with you." Awww! I think you have your two cats and your hubby and life sounds sweet!
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I grew/am growing up in a small town
the big city never really seemed to attract me. I'm super excited if I go on a citytrip like London and Paris. But I'm also very, very happy if I can return to my quiet ole village. I hope you can sort out everything and contiue to be happy 
You write a great blog by the way ^^ x
thanks for the comment! I know the feeling of never imagining I would be living where I am..so that wall? in valparaiso, there are millions of those! it's a wonderland!
Go YOU!
without a doubt, this is my most favorite post of your ever! EVER, miss D! you are such a gem <3
I can't wait to see what you do with your new home.