Thank you for letting me have my bitchfest yesterday. I had no idea my post would create such an uproar. The feedback, both positive and negative, was astounding. To be honest, the positive far outweighed the negative.
It's been a long week. I'm looking forward to the weekend. Yesterday I shared what I don't like about Orange County. I thought I'd end the week on a brighter note and share with you a glimpse of what I love here.
There is a reason, after all, why it's called Orange County.
I love our outdoor malls. Some of them look more like amusement parks than malls. I've been at the top of that ferris wheel in December and gotten sunburned riding it.
The coastline in Laguna eases my stress year round.
I don't really need words for the picture of the Huntington Beach pier, do I? Sunset at the beach is my favorite time of day.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
© Twenty Four At Heart
Is that orange tree in your yard? near the pool? with the puppy? you're KILLING me, 24.
Posted by: Deidre | September 18, 2009 at 01:42 AM
Awww, see how easy it is to say nice things? I knew you had it in ya... lmao
Have a great week-end at one of those malls, at that beach, or heck... just eating an orange for that matter!
Di
Posted by: di | September 18, 2009 at 03:48 AM
Shoot, you're so nice and balanced. Love the pics. Love California...the coastline is truly breathtaking and you can feel the stress just melt away in the photos. Enjoy!
Posted by: Carol S. | September 18, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Oh...I totally get WHY you live there. I just don't see you as someone who belongs there...LOL
Posted by: Alan | September 18, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Beautiful!
How mad are the oc women at you? LOL!
Posted by: Kelly | September 18, 2009 at 06:33 AM
I'm with Alan on this one, for sure.
Oh, the vapid OC women got their knickers in a twist when you called them out, did they? I'll have to go look over the comments; I totally need something to roll my eyes at today.
Posted by: Jan | September 18, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Nice pics! The Irvine Spectrum is our favorite mall.
Posted by: kathygee1 | September 18, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Enjoy the weekend - I think you deserve it!
Posted by: Lorna Harris | September 18, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Oooh, you make me miss the OC so much, I saw the spectrum last time I was there. and oh my goodness that thing has changed. Last time I was there they had just finished the addition with the ferris wheel. It's awesome now. (used to work at a kiosk in 97) I miss Laguna too. Used to live off El Toro Rd by the canyon rd, took about 5-10 mins to get to the beach. I am now 3hrs away from the beach. :(
I love your post yesterday, still have to go read the comment to it. Keep it up.
Oh, and I used to live there when I was little. Remember when it was ALL orange groves and little bit of houses....man the smell in the AM was great!
Posted by: Laura | September 18, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Beautiful shots! I love your eye for photography. You really know how to catch the essence of the OC life at its finest! I miss those stunning seascapes from when we lived in Monterey. So pretty there too.
Posted by: Kari-Mel | September 18, 2009 at 10:46 AM
So beautiful. Brings back memories of going to kindergarten at Bonita Canyon in Turtle Rock! We used to go to Laguna all the time. I would make sandcastles for hours and cry when my bathing suit got filled with sand. Which is the beach with all the fire pits? I have such great memories of living there and visiting my childhood friends several times as a teen.
Posted by: Southern Web Girl Kristen | September 18, 2009 at 05:59 PM
WOW, how nice!! I want to come to your house!
Posted by: Trina | September 19, 2009 at 01:58 AM
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Suz Broughton | September 19, 2009 at 08:00 AM
What great pictures!
Posted by: Anne Gibert | September 19, 2009 at 08:08 PM
TF, read my post today, I think you will like it!
Posted by: Joanne | September 20, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Excellent photos. It would be tough to be in a rotten mood surrounded by such beauty.
Posted by: sometimessophia | September 21, 2009 at 06:15 PM