all things new... (2)

I had forgotten how hard it is to start over in a new place.

There are so many things that you have to relearn...

How to set up utilities (much easier than in the UK mind you).
Where to shop for what and where to get the deals (very important in the midst of rocketing inflation).
How to keep your house cool (much harder than in the UK).
Where to get your shots for school (much more expensive than in the UK).
How to deal with the 100 people who want to help you in the MAC store (don't get me started).
New sights, new smells, new tastes (mmm... Mexican food) and new experiences.

New, new, new, new new. The list goes on.

BUT, I would say one of the hardest things has been the new sounds.

We have lived in the city for the past 5 years and have gotten used to all the sounds of "urbanity" - but it is nothing like Golden Hill! We live on a pretty major intersection that has pretty steady traffic with a hospital, fire department and police station just around each corner... so there is a pretty steady sound of cars, sirens and horns. But, all of this is trumped by the sound of the jets that fly over our house all day long (San Diego's airport is right beside the downtown... thus we are in the landing path). There is sound here almost continually and it has been tough to get used to.

It's weird the things that stand out to you... I suppose it will sound like the ocean eventually... right?!