Sweet California

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

I thought this was a good blog to do today because lately all I do is complain about the weather. I am so sick of the snow and even more sick of the cold. I'm tired of waiting for my car to defrost in the morning. I'm tired of having to bundle up just to get the mail. I love Utah, I really do but this is a very bad winter. Sadly, I like the winter's where it snows once or twice and then it turns to spring. I know, that isn't good because then we have a drought in the summer but I am so sick of snow.
My birthday wish is for all the snow in my yard to be melted before my birthday. I need warmth. Which brings me to where I would live if I could live anywhere.
When asked this question in the past I have had the same answer, and still do.

Carmel, California

I swear it is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. Grated, the houses I admire there are priced in the millions, but they are gorgeous. Right on the rocky coast, surrounded by tall tree's and flowering foliage. Breath taking. And no snow.
Also, it is only about 30 min from my favorite vacation destination, Santa Cruz, California. When I was younger my family took a few vacation's there. Some of the best memories and most fun times I had. Santa Cruz beach boardwalk is all you need in a vacation. Shopping, food, arcades, rides and rollercoasters, the beach, the pier, ice cream, our hotel - right across the street from all of that, the pool. Heaven.
So, I figure living just half an hour away from the touristy city would be nice. More secluded. And the drive is amazing. The road takes you right along the shore line which is covered in rocks and trees. We have driven it at sunset and it is gorgeous.
And the best part of living in California, besides the ocean and beach....NO SNOW!! No freezing temperatures. No scraping ice off your windows. No wearing 10 layers of clothing. No sitting on the couch, next to the heater all day because you are too cold to move. No shoveling sidewalks. No slipping on ice.
It has been a very long time since I've been to California, over 2 years! That is just crazy for me, I used to go at least once a year. I guess that's what happens when you grow up and stop going on family vacations with your parents. Finding time and finding money is a lot harder now. I wish we could go this year but I am due to have a baby in June so I don't know how much vacationing we will be able to do.
Cheers to California and warm weather, may it soon be upon us here in Utah.