My Date With The West

A couple of months have elapsed since my visit to California but it does not feel as if it were that long ago. I went and saw nothing but beauty.  Moutains so wonderous I cheered up after a dissapointing finish in my competition.  Temperatures so hot and dry I did not know it was 100F  degrees outside (I am used to the humidity of Florida).  Burgers so great I forgave myself for waiting so long before trying In-N-Out burgers for the first time.

Reminds me of the LA Express on Night One w/ Mike

I loved the laid back attitude displayed by Californians (contagious to the point all of the visiting students portrayed the same bravado as if it came natural).  I enjoyed the eye candy of the gorgeous men of Southern California. Heck, the award for the the school with most gorgeous men will have to go to Southern Illinois University ^_^ (based on the guys in the Horticulture program). California brought out the beauty in all of us. Ironic considering the state is known for plastic surgery.

Cal Poly Pomona at Night (The site of my competition)

I have many memories from the trip. The first morning in the Golden State. The Mountains!! The brief but meaningful rendezvous with Mike (Thanks for taking me to In-N-Out and touring me around East LA!). Finally, the competiton itself.

I am sure I’ll have another opportunity to explore the West Coast.

–V.Jay

P.S. The In-N-Out burgers were THAT good!

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