I might be part Californian
As a Texan girl who loves her meat…
Rides horses and goes to rodeos…
Wears boots with her sundresses…
it pains me to say…
There might be a little Californian in me.
Point one: I love the beach, dolphins and anything to do with the ocean.
Point two: I have an addiction to Katy Perry. And a secret love of the Beach Boys.
Point three: When I was little, I loved the Babysitter’s Club books. My favorite character? Dawn. She was blond and blue-eyed, just like me, and I loved her personality. I always thought it was silly though how she would freak out about preservatives and never ate candy. Much to my chargin, I now am a health nut. I eat salads. I get excited about vegetables. I even eat tofu. Sometimes. When Ben makes me.
Though I’ll never give up pie.
Point 4: I love swimming. I love water skiing. I love boats and being anywhere near or on the water, whether it’s a lake or ocean.
Point five: I like fitness. And aerobics. Particularly Chiaerobics.
Point six: Elle Woods is my idol. Need I say more?
Point seven: I want to live here just to go to this place and all their workshops.
Point eight: I demanded inline skates for my birthday. Pink ones.
Point nine: I like burritos CA-style. Especially Freebirds.
Point ten: I like the sun, hate rain and love the idea of temperatures staying between 60 and 80 degrees.
At first, I was terrified I lost my Texan ways, but then I realized….
I grew up in Austin. And if you’ve ever been to Austin….
You know that explains everything.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! We have a new Shimmer manana and a delicious recipe review tomorrow! Stay tuned!
July 12th, 2011 at 2:51 am
You certainly carry off an apron and dress/cowboy boots like no other. (which reminds me, I need an apron like that). The girl is fond of cowboy boot and dresses. This Mamma cannot pull it off! Cute pics!
July 12th, 2011 at 3:03 am
Amazing pics, darling!
We have lots in common… I love swimming too
xoxox,
CC
July 12th, 2011 at 3:41 am
Fun! There’s a lot of California girl in me too.
July 12th, 2011 at 3:59 am
July 12th, 2011 at 4:08 am
I think it’s great that you’ve got a little CA in ya!!! California should be thrilled you’re representin’!
July 12th, 2011 at 5:01 am
Such a cute post…I used to love The Babysitters Club books too!
July 12th, 2011 at 5:10 am
Ugg, I’m part Japanese and don’t eat tofu!
July 12th, 2011 at 5:23 am
Dawn was my favorite BSC character too! I wanted to change my name to Dawn when I was younger because I wanted to be her!!
July 12th, 2011 at 5:29 am
You are certainly pretty enough to be a California Girl daaaaaaahling
. I’m with you, I love the water, the sunshine and the palm trees. I adore the laid back atmosphere of sunny climates.
*kisses* HH
July 12th, 2011 at 6:24 am
California girls are undeniable!
It took me a while to get back into the swing of working out after I had kids by choice…but I think anyone who wants to MAKE time for it can. I get up EARLY to do it – before the kids most days and it works great. I have an elliptical at my house and lots of exercise DVD’s. I also go to a boot camp style workout 3 mornings a week. I go to pilates once a week. Just take that baby with you – their are tons of mommy baby workouts! And baby will be healthier (eventually) because of it.
July 12th, 2011 at 6:27 am
You would brighten up any place, but California do have a lot of sun!
July 12th, 2011 at 6:29 am
Blonde Duck,
You are Adorable.
Love the dog Chiaarobics!!! xx
July 12th, 2011 at 6:43 am
You didn’t mention avocados. Or surfing.
July 12th, 2011 at 7:00 am
I grew up in Southern California. The only place I miss is San Diego!
July 12th, 2011 at 7:10 am
What? You eat tofu! I’m thrilled.
July 12th, 2011 at 8:34 am
aw, this is cute. I guess once a Texan always a Texan?
I am so glad I stopped by to visit after you came by and commented on my blog. I am a new follower!
July 12th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Great pics… Sounds to me as if being both Texan and Californian is a good thing!
July 12th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Ten interesting points about you!
The comment function in my blog is temporarily off because in these days I have no time to reply to everybody.
Happy Tuesday!
July 12th, 2011 at 10:04 am
I used to love Sweet Valley High books, where it was always summer and the beach was a short ride away. “I wish they all could be California Girrrrrls…”
July 12th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Giggle… I kept saying, “But that fits for Texas too”…
July 12th, 2011 at 10:32 am
I have a little bit of California girl in my too.
July 12th, 2011 at 11:24 am
I have never been to Austin, but I am Italian and I feel part Californian too
When I moved to LA from Milan I was amazed at how quickly I felt right at home! What’s not to love? 
July 12th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Sure sounds like California to me!
July 12th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
When we were looking at buying commercial real estate in Austin, the realtor told us, “Strap one on if you’re looking to do business in Austin, guys.” That said it all for Austin.
And California isn’t all that. Just sayin’.
July 12th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Oh these were some great pics… and Tennessee girls wear cowboy boots with sundresses too. LOL
July 12th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Cute post! With your pretty looks and light blonde hair, you definitely LOOK like a California girl as well.
Dawn was my favorite BSC character as well!!
July 12th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Love the pics! I also love weather always staying between 60 – 80 degrees! We’re hitting 100 today in Virginia!
July 12th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I had every single Babysitters Club book! My all time favorite!
July 12th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Very insightful post! Love the BSC too! xo style, she wrote
July 12th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
I should add — we even got to meet Ann M. Martin as kids. She autographed some of our books for us! xo style, she wrote
July 12th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Sounds like you are definitely a CA girl.
And I used to love The Baby Sitter’s Club! 
July 12th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Being part Californian isn’t a bad thing I’m sure….they do have pie there, right?
July 12th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
I love a lot of those things as well…I should be living in California too!
Best wishes and happy Wednesday,
Natasha
July 13th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Hehe you’re so funny Duckie, you could totally be half Texan half Californian!
July 13th, 2011 at 5:30 am
Oh I love it! I think there’s a California Girl hiding inside me, too!
July 13th, 2011 at 5:55 am
Keepin’ it wierd. I think me and Austin would get along.
July 13th, 2011 at 6:32 am
I LOVED Babysitters’ Club, too!!! Claudia was my favorite (I think it’s because she had a sweet tooth and would hide the candy bars all over her room, LOL!). Maybe I have a bit of a California in me, too. Anyway, what a cute post is–you are totes adorable
July 13th, 2011 at 8:41 am
my daughter just discovered Elle Woods…LOL… She is in love with her.
July 13th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I’m a Californian and I think you might have something on the Beach Boys thing…
Did you make the gnocchi tonight???
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s for Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
July 13th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
You are too stinkin’ cute! You’re also part Californian.
Thanks so much for stopping by my place SITSta. Have a great day!
July 13th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
As a representative of central coast California, I say WELCOME!
But yeah, like joeinvegas says, you gotta love avacados too!
July 15th, 2011 at 7:37 am
I was a Babysitters Club freak! I owned the entire series (well over 100 books), movies, and even started my own babysitters club haha. Dawn was my favorite too because she was a California girl, and I am the opposite of that, and live in a climate opposite of California.
July 15th, 2011 at 10:18 am
I’d much rather eat pie than tofu! Pie won’t mess with your hormones like tofu can – and it tastes way better!
I’ve been a fair number of place (been to L.A. once, never been to Austin and my coverage to TX has been 3 business trips to Houston), but as much as I love the countryside and wish myself far away from here quite often, I think I am always a New Yorker. Something about this area just wants to stay in my head and never leave. I don’t think I could ever say I was from anywhere else. I think I could move to another part of the country and 50 years later I’d still be saying, “I don’t care how they do it here. I’m from New York.” Then I’d go through a few hours of self-loathing!
August 17th, 2011 at 4:33 am
Beach Boys + Kate Perry – that’s an unusual combination, but hey… I like U2 and I sometimes like to watch Paris Hilton’s My New BFF. It’s a crazy world
p.s. I like your smile and I like your blog. Wanna exchange teeth, i.e. links?