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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

A Love Letter to California

10/20 by Leigha 1 Comment

Isle Royale National Park
Los Angeles Marathon Recap

Every so often I look through my drafts to see the posts I once had a thought of writing. I just came across one I had started a year ago as I was approaching my one year anniversary of moving to Los Angeles. I clearly forgot to finish and post the rest of it, but suddenly I find another year has gone by and I have some time to reflect.

The last two years have been without a doubt the most transformative, challenging, and enjoyable times of my life (but that’s what your 20s are for right?), and as I go back through my memories and photos I’m reminded of so many experiences that I would never have imagined I’d be living.

I’ve met so many beautiful friends that have turned into family and am figuring out more who I am everyday.

I live each day with gratitude, and I look forward each day to seeing what else this chapter of my story brings.

To the little girl from a small town in Michigan that always dreamed of moving to California—you really did it.

The following images are some of my favorite moments from the last two years.

Manhattan Beach – my first home in California
so many sunsets
Coronado
Camarillo, CA (as seen from a Cessna 172)

Santa Barbara Pier
ranch in Goleta, CA
camping at San Onofre
Journey
The Beach Boys
Eagles
Manhattan Beach Pier
Channel Islands National Park
Anacapa Island Lighthouse
Joshua Tree National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
skiing at Big Bear – we surfed that same day.
SoFi Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Manhattan Beach with a plane taking off from LAX
Big Sur looking south
Big Sur looking north
Santa Barbara views

Here’s to you, California ♡ 

-Leigha

Isle Royale National Park
Los Angeles Marathon Recap

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  1. Suri Freeman says

    01/05 at 9:51 pm

    Your journey and transformation in California are truly inspiring, Leigha! It’s wonderful to see how you’ve embraced every challenge and experience with such positivity and gratitude. Your story is a beautiful reminder of the magic that happens when we pursue our dreams. Cheers to many more adventures and discoveries in the Golden State!

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