living in Ca again has been a huge adjustment.  though i grew up in Ca, and had only lived in NY for 7 1/2 years, it's been quite difficult readjusting to CA lifestyle.  one of the most difficult parts of living in CA so far has to be driving.  i haven't had to drive for the past 5 years or so since husband did most of the driving.  before that i didn't even have a car out in nyc.

i guess the biggest "inconvenience" is having to drive down the street to pick up tyler from school.  i suppose i could walk to pick him up.  and in time, he should get used to the walking.... after all, he is a new yorker! 

after living here for just little over a month, i am convinced that i need to live in an apt.  i like having smaller space to clean up after the little one.  and having moved every couple of years, amount of stuff (though it did seem like a lot while packing and unpacking), its not even a comparison to all the stuff that might accumulate staying put in a house for 10+ years.

from all the NY to CA transplants, all say it took them couple of years to get used living in CA.  i'm sure i'll LOVE being here ... one day.  But after living in NYC for the past 7 1/2 years, i will always miss NYC.