Joni Mitchell was right.

"Still a lot of lands to see
But I wouldn't want to stay here
It's too old and cold and settled in its ways here
Oh but California

California I'm coming home
I'm going to see the folks I dig
I'll even kiss a Sunset pig
California I'm coming home"

I used to drive around the country roads in Denmark and sing these lines and think that I should move to California.  Denmark was old and cold and settled in its ways, for sure, but when it came to the actual leaving part, it broke my heart. I love all my time spent in Denmark, and don't be surprised if I move back in a year or two.

I packed up 3 boxes and shipped them to my sister's house. Then tried to squeeze all my last items into two suitcases while cute Kaupo and wonderful Rhiannon made me breakfast and tried to help. Then Joanna and Stephan drove me to the Copenhagen airport and I got on a plane bound for the USA. I cried, ok!? I had no life plans! Just a lot of options!

Since being home, just 3 weeks, I will have been in Los Angeles, Orem, Portland, Salt Lake City, New Harmony, Las Vegas, Chicago, Arcadia, Reno, and San Francisco.

I had a job interview in Portland last week. They called me yesterday to tell me that I was runner up. They really liked me and it was stiff competition, but I didn't get the job. I had the best time visiting friends! So many wonderful people live in Portland. However, when I was in the interview, I felt like maybe it wasn't for me! Maybe I didn't even want to be a technician! Even though I am great at that. :) So I guess I am glad I didn't get that job, and I feel excited for a spontaneous adventure.

Yesterday, I received two messages from friends. One asking me if I wanted a job in Walnut Creek, CA and the other if I wanted a free place to stay near Walnut Creek!
So I take that as a sign from the universe. All that singing at the top of my lungs in little red called this chance into my life.

Can't wait to see the folks I dig. I'm talking about you Roque, Nate and Annelisa, Susan and Jesse, Emma, and Jonah!