Our Golden State

I love California. I've wanted to live here since I was seven years old. The first time Mama came to Los Angeles to visit me, she said she knew it was where I was supposed to be. Don't worry though, I'm still a southern girl down to my bones. I wear my "I heart TN" necklace almost everyday. The heart is placed over Nashville.

California has been good to me. I had a fabulous time living in LA. I met tons of people, including a number of movie stars and went to the beach every week. I also met my husband there. It doesn't get much better than that!

Stockton was an easy transition because it reminds me so much of my home town, Gallatin. It's about 230,000 people larger but has the same feel. One difference I noticed right away is that there aren't any lightning bugs here. It would be better if there were lighting bugs.

The other reason I chose the title "Our Golden State" is because I feel that I truly live in a golden state. I have been blessed in all areas of my life and sometimes feel like it's a little surreal. The only thing I would change is distance. I would make California, Tennessee and Connecticut fit next to each other. That way I could see all the people I love whenever I wanted.