Ocean Beach.

As you probably know, I lived & worked at the OBH (Ocean Beach Hotel) in Perth, Australia for the last 6 months of my trip.  I was just wandering along Ocean Beach in San Diego yesterday, and I came across the OBH here.  As I watched the surfers beneath the pier, I reminisced about how far I have come emotionally and spiritually since I left Australia in January.  At the OBH I lost myself in friends, boys, parties, and my life as a bartender.  Here, I have found myself in deep friendships, a new career, exploring a new city, and my new amazing life as a follower of Christ.  It is so crazy to me how much more fulfilled I am, here. It's not that this place is any better but that my perspective has changed.  Although San Diego is no Australia and never will be, I will be forever grateful for the void I have filled while I have been here.  One of my best friends from home, A, is coming out to visit in just a few weeks and I can't wait to show her this amazing place!  I bought us SUP (Stand Up Paddle-board) lessons.  I can't wait to cruise the beautiful ocean again.  The weather has improved to be perfectly warm, but not too hot.  I'm starting to really appreciate the constant sea-breeze while the rest of the country is suffering in the heat.  Maybe I can even convince A to move here from Georgia! 

{Here's a post about leaving Cottesloe & The OBH in Australia: Goodbye Cottesloe}

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