A Review of California

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From the 10th through the 14th of March, we were in California. Oceanside, California, to be more exact. Actually, if we want to be 100% exact, we were on Camp Pendleton (my brother-in-law’s a Marine).

I’ve already done this before and talked about it on my blog, so when I was trying to think of a creative way to recap it all for you, I was running a blank. Until I realized something.

You need to know my opinions on Cali! So … I decided to review it! Only my review method are going to be a little … different. (And by different I mean crazy.) (And by crazy I mean please slap me in a straight jacket.) (*maniacal laugh*)

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Rules for the Review

Add a point whenever something good happens.
Subtract a point whenever something bad happens.
Start with 0 points. Go up or down from there.

Simple, right? *rubs hands together* Let’s see what California scores!

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The airport was pretty nice. +1 = 1

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However, these palm trees kept getting in the way of my camera – er, Kindle. -1 = 0

Palm trees, though. +1 = 1

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It was raining when we got there. -1 = 0

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We didn’t have to use this parking garage. +1 = 1

And that’s a taxi. +1 = 2

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I finally got out my camera. +1 = 3

But the first picture I took with it (and many to follow) were blurry. -1 = 2

But you can see the raindrops on the car window. +1 = 3

The rental car was cool! +1 = 4. But it was also dirty. -1 = 3. And it pulled to the right … like, badly. -1 = 2. And the tires sucked. -1 = 1

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Thad spent most of trip on this thingy-game-thing. He kept turning the sound on even though Mom and Dad told him not to. -2 = -1

However, it also kept him busy. +5 = 4

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James was aware throughout most of the trip. +2 = 6

He’s kinda cute. +1 = 7

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This photo is weird and random. -1 = 6

 

Bad selfies. -2 = 4

 

I’m not sure why I took these pictures, but it must have been for a good reason. At least, I hope so. +4 = 8

Eight is my favorite number. +1 = 9.

Nine is not my favorite number. -1 = 8

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McDonald’s. +1 = 9

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I don’t even know. -1 = 8, +1 = 9???

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So cool. +5 = 14

 

Milkshake! +5 = 19

Couldn’t get a good picture, though. -1 = 18

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If you’re going to be a psychic, you at least need a cool psychic name. -2 = 16

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An alien landing pad? Not cool, Cali. Not cool. -2 = 14

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These houses all look alike. -5 = 9

 

Trees are always in the way. -2 = 7

However, pretty houses! Behind the trees! I think! +2 = 9

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Crystal Cove!!! +10 = 19

BONUS = if you got the reference, extra +2. If not, I’ll give it to you anyway. I’m so nice. +2 = 21

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So many random arches! I hope those weren’t made with taxpayer’s $$$, Cali! -3 = 18

I didn’t get pictures, but we met my sister and her family at a pizza place that was so frickin’ awful I can’t even talk about it. It took hours for them to bring us pizza, then it was burnt to a crisp, then the second round wasn’t burnt to a crisp but was still awful. And the pop was weird. -5 = 13

And then we kidnapped Claire. +1 = 14

 

My niece doesn’t want to be photographed. -2 = 12

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Getting on base!!! +5 = 17

But trees and poles have it out for me, apparently. -2 = 15

 

BLUEEEEE SKIIIIIEEEESSSS! SHININ’ ON MEEEEEE … +6 = 21

 

Car buddies! +2 = 23

We went to an amusement park on the second day (Sunday). I can’t remember the name, but it was fun! (Edit: Belmont Park.)

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Lots of rides! +2 = 25

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These things make me think that society is turning cannibalistic. -3 = 22

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Carousel! +2 = 24

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Ride options. Also, you can’t see, but it was established in 1925. OLD THINGS! +6 = 30

I guess it’s called Belmont Park. I like that name. +1 = 31

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New shades! +2 = 33

 

Carousel ride! +5 = 38

 

This ride was surprisingly fun. +3 = 41

We went on lots of other rides, but I didn’t get pictures of most of them ’cause I was riding them.