Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Cal-i-forny

Which sounds better to you? Should I say "two weeks and six days" or "twenty days?" I think I will say two weeks. Hahaha... Are you ready for this?

IN TWO WEEKS AND SIX DAYS I WILL BE IN CALIFORNIA!

Phew. That felt good.

Wednesday, May 24 I will leave for California. I will pass through Phoenix before arriving in San Jose where I will see my dear Dawn face to face.

Dawn said that she thinks she found a difference between us. (Not the first one, mind you ;-) First, I need to give some background information. For the last couple of months, well, since I bought my plane ticket to California, I have repeatedly told her, "I am so excited!" Second, this morning I was prettty enthusiastic when I was talking about visiting.

Now, you have to know something: I am not an excitable, bouncy, goofy, giggly girl- even when I am thirilled about something. There are times, of course, when I smile and laugh to show my pleasure. I am not a completely serious and reserved person. I DO love to laugh and smile.

But I am REALLY excited about seeing Dawn. Still, I am not like running around all giddy or anything. What I express when I write is way different than what people might see on my face. Some people might scream and giggle when they are excited. I am content to smile and enthusiastically say, "I am SO excited!" and leave it at that.

So, Dawn thought that since I am going on and on about being excited that this is a difference in our personalities. Could be. BUT, I might ask you, Dawn Dear... who is supposed to be Anne and who is Diana here? ;-) Shouldn't I be the reserved, quiet excited one and YOU the bouncy, estatic excited one? Hehehe...

Nevertheless, I am VERY excited to visit you, even if the expression of my excitement is totally uncharacteristic of me! It feels good to be so exuberant about something!

8 comments:

Dawn said...

Perhaps after Anne had children she became a little more sedate for lack of sleep and added brain activity in caring for a wee one? ;-)

Or maybe it's because after so many years of being "friends" we have really rubbed off on each other...A little bit of Diana in Anne and a little Anne in Diana?

Trin said...

soo, is this purely to visit Dawn, or does May 24th correspond nicely with a rather large gathering going on over there in Cal-i-forny? (granted a few hours south...) :D

Jaclyn said...

Dawn,
I dare say you are right on both accounts of motherhood and becoming more like each other! Love you!

Trin,
This is a trip purely to visit my dear Dawn. Forgive my ignorance, but what is happening that same timeframe a few hours south?

Trin said...

Spirit West Coast

I had been considering going and decided not to since it correlates nicely with some deadlines here at work :(.

Jaclyn said...

Ahhhh... I was thinking the 24th would be a little to late for a Cinco de Mayo event. Just teasing. :-)

I would love to go to Spirit West Coast and did not even think about it when I made my plans. :o) I think, though, I would rather break my back and schedule to to the Passion One Day with Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin before Spirit West Coast!

I'll wave to you and Galant as I pass through Arizona!

Kathie said...

Jaclyn,
Give sweet, chubby-cheeked Judah a kiss from his Nini for me. I'm a bit envious that you get to go but I'm not envious enough to get on a plane to go see him...I've been on to many planes recently :) Have a wonderful time!!!!
Kathie

Jaclyn said...

I will DEFINATELY give Judah a kiss for you! I am getting so excited to see your precious daughter, grandson and son-in-law. Ah, I am having such an itch to travel, but then again I love planes! I will have a wonderful time and post many pictures I am sure!

Galant said...

I was going to say, so close but still so far, Phoenix is only two hours away.

Ah well.

I hope you have a wonderful time over there in California. I was just in LA a week ago for the Azusa St. Centennial. Loved the climate. Nice and cool.

God bless.