I survived three months in California, but next week it’s time to go home! My “one” good friend in California advised me to stick it out at least three months before going home so I could give SoCal a fair chance. Glad I listened to her. So how’s it been here in SoCal? Initially when I got here I was miserable, but after a few days I was trying to be grateful for what I have. After a month passed by, I was surprised to see how well I was handling the transition. Even Mr. HoneyWhatsCooking was surprised to see how well I was doing. Not so fast… my second month is when the hard part began and real life started to set in. I started feeling nostalgic, but I tried to shift my energy towards my blog. So do I like California? Yes, I do like it, but I don’t love it. It helps having a supportive partner, perfect weather all year, and incredibly beautiful sunsets, but it still doesn’t replace home. Perhaps what has helped me the most is having a purpose here. My job and blog give me purpose without which my transition would have been far more difficult. And that sums up my life in sunny California! I’m looking forward to all that rain on the east-coast. 🙂 Now I’m sharing with you this delicious Chili Garlic Shrimp. Serve this delicious Asian entree with brown rice or quinoa. This recipe is: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Low-Carb (skip the rice, and use cauliflower rice) One Pan Dinner 30 Minutes to Make Perfect Weeknight Meal Delicious