California driving lessons

Stop signs are just suggestions. Basically just slow down, check for cops and go


Yellow lights means hurry up.


Motorcycles driving down the striped lane of the highway totally not cool!


Speed limits are just numbers but rarely actually followed. 


Everyone thinks they have the "right of way"


Stop lights function independently, most days going down the same street I can hit every RED light



Honking is just their form of greeting.


Left turn only on arrow- so frustrating when there is NO traffic coming the other direction. 


Few drivers let you merge into traffic peacefully.


Blinkers are optional.


Tailgating does not mean pre-game party in the parking lot. 


Crazy drivers exist everywhere!!

Habitat for Humanity in Sacramento

Having the chance to volunteer and serve here locally in Sacramento California is so great!! I was thrilled when asked by a friend to attend a day with Habitat. I was off from work with no plans and jumped on the opportunity to serve!!! It is really just that easy to get out into your community and make a difference!!!


Little background information about Habitat- 
Sacramento's mission statement  Building affordable homes in partnership with families in need, supported by a host of volunteers, faith based organizations, donors and corporations for the betterment of our community.


Families receiving homes either a new constructed homes or remodeled homes are required 500 volunteer hours before calling it their home. 




Here are some pictures from my volunteering with Habitat-- enjoy :)

new construction home

 good thing they had extra boots for me :)

 cement pouring

 half way done 

 me

 all finished- just waiting for it to dry

 remodel home

break time!! my fav

 me

 fence building

lance with the jackhammer

Redding California

SUNDIAL BRIDGE

 me @ the bridge

 TURTLE BAY ARBORETUM

 beautiful blacked eyed susans

 i think its a leopard frog

TURTLE BAY MUSEUM & PARK

me & lego man

 BUTTERFLY HOUSE :)

 monarch

 julia

 buckeye

 painted lady

pipevine swallowtail

Salem & Multnomah Falls Oregon!!

Capitol of Oregon- Salem

Multnomah Falls- Columbia River Gorge near Portland Oregon

Portland Oregon

Here are some pics from my weekend trip all the way to Portland Oregon. Plus, I got to hang out with nursing  study buddy from college- Katie!! It was so great to see another Texan and wonderful to catch up. Enjoy!!

Rose Garden

fellow Texan and friend from college- Katie and me

my fav- Betty Boop rose

fellow traveling nurse- Daniela and me

Farmer's Market