CALIFORNIA!

We had a late start on July 28th. But we were only about 4 hours away from our final destination - so it was ok. We got up late, were slower moving, had breakfast, and left the hotel in Kingman, AZ around 10:00am (AZ time).

As we continued to drive through Arizona I began to see more palm trees which excited me. We drove over the Colorado River (which was gorgeous) and then right after we passed into California.

There was an inspection station where all vehicles had to stop about a mile into California. They asked us where we were coming from, we said Virgina. Then they asked if we were carrying any fruits, vegetables, plants of animals. We said no and then they let us through. We continued on and went over mountains and in valleys.

Around 2:00pm (CA time) we stopped to grab some lunch and I got final directions to the house I am staying in. It is in a new subdivision and doesn't show up on maps or GPS'. After eating, we continued on and arrived at my new home around 3:00pm (CA time).

We started unpacking and it was a little overwhelming. I'm still continuing to find places for everything. I have my own room (a little bigger than my room back in VA) and my own bath room. Also, my closest is much bigger than VA! So I have more room for things. They have wireless in the house and so I now have access to the internet 24/7 - YIPPEE!

I met the whole family I am staying with and they are all extremely generous and nice. They are welcoming me with open arms and it really is a blessing. God was very good to bless me with this incredible family to stay with! I am very excited to be living here and things are going great so far.

I am going to be looking into jobs. There are a couple families close by that were looking for babysitters so the family I am staying with is going to check with them to see if they still need someone or not. If not, I will continue searching for a job. I called the talent promotional company I have been in contact with about working with to help in getting signed to an agency for acting. I have an appointment to meet with them tomorrow at 12:30pm (CA time). That is about all that is going on right now. I'm still getting settled in but so far I am loving it! My dad will be catching his plane to fly home early Sunday morning, then I will be on my own so to speak.

So long for now, Stephanie