Made in Korea

Why did I decide to get Motorola? I don't know - but I'm learning that when it comes to phones, always opt for the ones made in Korea. Always!!!

Tools

Friggin hate them.

Once a New Englander, always a New Englander.

Alas. My 4 day vacation in SoCal has come to an end, and I find myself back in B-town where the chowder is good, locals are cold, and ubiquitous one-way streets are a normal part of daily life.

I didn't miss much of home due to the fact that the weather in Boston has been like the mood swings of a PMSing woman: unpredictable and miserable. So I didn't think much when I packed my suitcase and kissed Boston goodbye. At least for a few days.

Besides the weather factor, I also noticed that Californians tend to be "warmer," more social people. Let me explain. Here in Massachusetts, people tend to go about their daily lives with as little interaction as possible, especially with strangers or random passer-bys. Rarely do you ever have spontaneous conversations with the passenger sitting next to you on the bus or with the person seated in front of you at a local cafe.

In California, particularly around the vicinity of L.A., I noticed that people were either really nosy or in want of some sort of conversation. Case in point, within the span of 10 minutes of arriving in LA, I was stopped by two random guys asking me what I was up to and whether I needed help getting to my destination. I don't think I stood out in anyway (other than the fact that I was lugging around my bag). I'm sure they were trying to be nice in offering their help, but as someone who barely speaks even to casual acquaintances, I found this attention confusing and annoying. One dude even asked if I was pregnant. Granted, I was wearing a baggy tank top...but still. WTF.

Maybe I'm just used to people's minding their own business and not giving a damn about whoever is around them. It just seemed weird for random people to ask passer-bys if they needed help. That would most likely NEVER happen in Boston.

The people factor aside, I can totally see myself moving to California within the next two years. It would be a nice change from the hectic and at times, overwhelming, way of life on the east coast. Granted, I don't think I could ever live in CA for more than 2 or 3 years. I'd go crazy over the gorgeous, but monotonous weather and laid-back lifestyle.

Still, after living in the same place for more than a decade, I am in need of a change. Maybe I'll end up going to grad school there, that is, if I get in. ;)