Making My Way Home

Photos Since I've Been Back in Chico

2008-11-10T12:21:00.000-08:00

Massive trees throughout Bidwell Park in Chico

The girls playing at the playground at Caper Acres in Bidwell Park

Me and my kids inside "the hands" right outside of city hall in Chico.

I'll be posting more pictures soon. If you'd like to see pictures from nightlife events, visit my website at http://www.chicoblogteam.com.

The Chico Blog Team

2008-05-22T09:52:00.000-07:00

Not too long after I got back to Chico, I realized the music scene here has really grown and the nightlife scene has so much potential, but no one was really advertising nightlife events or telling people what's going on in the nightlife scene. So....I decided to make a website and MySpace page for a Chico Nightlife Calendar and named it The Chico Blog Team, which includes myself, my husband, and my sister.

In the last 6 months or so it has really grown and gained a lot of support from the musicians, DJs, clubs, and party people. We changed it from a blog to a five page website and added more features like a weekly newsletter coming in June, song of the week by local artists, and many other promotions and projects.

So if you want to know what's happening in the Chico nightlife scene, visit http://www.chicoblogteam.com and tell your friends!!

My Day at Bidwell Park

2007-07-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

I have been LOVING being back in Chico!! The atmosphere is soooooo different from the bay. It's definitely way more laid back here. My family and I have especially been enjoying the park since we've been back. Here's some of the recent pix:

WOW! I Made it Home!!

2007-04-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

When we set out to accomplish something major with seemingly no resources, the goal seems almost unreachable. I said I wanted to get my family back to Chico, and within a couple months, we were here with a great job for my husband and a VERY nice house. The reason it took me so long to post this news (we moved March 31) is I've been so busy with my new blog. It's about Chico, ca parties and events. Now that I'm home, I'm enjoying the people and atmosphere, and I LOVE reporting it!! Check it out! It's at http://chicoevents.blogspot.com. Thanks for tuning in. Over and out, good buddy. LMAO

Countdown to Moving Day!

2007-03-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

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We Found a House!!

2007-03-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

I have been packing for days!! We're almost there! The countdown is on. 17 days until we move to Chico.
We visited this weekend to look at houses, and saw a lot of nice ones, but the house we decided on kinda fell into our laps. My dad called my cell and told me he knew a lady who was looking to rent out her 3 bd 2 ba house in the avenues, a sought-after shady quiet neighborhood in Chico. We went to look at the house, and were amazed by how big and beautiful it was. There's also a little courtyard in the back yard, and a mother-in-law cottage in the back. Hellz yeah!!! The house also includes a family room, which is VERY nice.
It worked out great for everyone because the owner has property taxes coming up soon and she had no idea how she was going to pay them. Now she can use the rent we give her to pay.
Everything just seemed to fall into place, and it seems like this was really meant to be. Thank God, cuz it's what I REALLY wanted.
When we get to Chico, this blog will change and become "Loving Life in Chico." I couldn't think of a better name, and it will include many pictures of the lovely scenery Chico has to offer. Stay tuned!!

Hubby Got the Job!!

2007-03-02T14:25:00.000-08:00

Mikey applied for a great job in Chico that will actually give us an income raise!! We've been seriously looking for only about a week, and it paid off! We just got the word this morning, and now we're looking for a house! :)
This means so much. We have been working toward this goal for months now, and we're almost there! I am amazed at how God works...and I know the reason this is happening is his grace. I'll be updating actively now, since we're really in the swing of things FINALLY!! Stay tuned....

This Weekend....

2007-02-20T18:30:00.001-08:00

I went to Chico to hang out with some old high school friends. We had a great time!! Here's some pics:

and we all wore different variations of the same shoes.....not planned at all LOL

YEY!! Tax Return is Going to Help!

2007-02-03T11:31:00.000-08:00

We are supposed to get our tax return on the 9th. We are getting our car the day after that and then heading up to Chico to find a job. Hopefully it'll go smoothly and we'll find something quick. Fairfield seems to be getting worse every day. I know Chico isn't crime-free, but the difference between the atmosphere here and there is so huge. Not to mention housing is a helluva lot cheaper up there!
It's getting closer, and I'm getting soooo impatient! It'll probably still be about another month. :)

Playing the Waiting Game

2007-01-23T09:23:00.000-08:00

We've found a TON of houses that look great in Chico, but the jobs aren't quite as easy to find....at least not from 2 1/2 hours away. We've been looking online, and haven't found ANYTHING in my husband's field.
Right now we're car-less, but when our tax return comes in, we'll be getting an SUV and then we'll be in Chico on Feb. 12th and 19th. My daughter has those days off from school, and that way we can go look for jobs during the week. Hopefully that will yield some nice results. I'll of course keep updating.

YIKES!!

2007-01-10T14:20:00.000-08:00

Wow!! I just talked to my mom about us moving up to Chico, and she acted like I was doing this to ruin her life and take her grandchildren further away from her. Right now she lives an hour away, and when we're in Chico, we'll be about 3 hours away. She doesn't come visit us that often anyway, and when she does, she drinks herself into a haze.
I just was NOT expecting that kind of response. I am doing this to better my family and get my kids to a town where I can feel comfortable sending them outside to play....and where I'm comfortable walking down the street for that matter.
When we had to move from Chico because we had no other choice, my mom went into a mental hospital and ended up getting electro-shock therapy. It totally took her memory for months. I'm afraid the same thing is going to happen when we move to Chico. She's going to blame me, and in one way or another, I'll feel extremely responsible and guilty.
But I will NOT stay in the bay just to make someone else happy. This is MY life, and I'm 24. It's time to start living for myself and my family (meaning my husband and kids.)

Job Search

2007-01-08T20:35:00.000-08:00

Well, we've contacted 15 property management companies so far, and no luck! It seems like no one in Chico is hiring maintenance supervisors right now. We're going to keep on lookin' though.
I'm still debating on whether I'm going to get an out-of-the-home job when we move up there (I work at home now.)
We have found some really good prospects as far as houses go, though, and I can't wait to go up and look in person! Right now we don't have a reliable vehicle, but we're buying a new SUV in February, so we'll soon be able to really do some footwork as far as finding jobs and possibly a house. I'll be updating again soon! :)

The Story Thus Far....

2007-01-03T14:57:00.000-08:00

I was raised in Chico, California. I consider it my hometown, even though I
wasn't born there.

I moved away when I was 19 because there just wasn't enough job opportunity. I had a year-old daughter, was engaged to her father, and was pregnant with another little one. But we still took off, thinking we were never going to look back.I often visit my friends and family in Chico, and every time I get inside the city limits, I feel like I'm home. I LOVE that feeling, and I've been wanting to move back for the past 5 years or so. Recently Chico has experienced a HUGE growth surge, and a resulting employment boom. My husband has been having problems with this company for the last 3 years because they just don't appreciate hard work. The bottom line is more important. So, yesterday he came home and informed me they had screwed him again, and this is just the push we need to get back to Chico. YEY! There are so many reasons I love Chico. Come back often, as I'll be posting them all along with the saga of making our way back up north and re-establishing our family.

The Beauty of Chico

2007-01-03T12:38:00.000-08:00

The scenery in Chico, CA is amazing. They have a number of scenic parks and hiking trails. These are my favorites.
One Mile Receration Area
The One Mile recreation area is a favorite swimming area not far from downtown Chico. Actually one mile from Chico's down town central park. One Mile is about the beginning of Lower Bidwell Park.
Five Mile Recreation Area
The Five Mile recreation area is nice for swimming and picnics. And you guessed it, it's five miles from Chico's down town central park. Here's where Lower Bidwell Park ends and Upper Bidwell Park begins. Between One Mile and Five Mile there are some nice trails you can bike ride.
And last but not least............
Upper Bidwell Park
Upper Bidwell Park in the spring always attracts a lot of hikers not only from Chico but groups of people from all over the North State. This is also probably one of the nicest times of the year to ride as the weather isn't too hot and the park is lined with wild flowers and lots of greenery.

Party 2007

2007-01-01T18:26:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited! I have never done anything like this, but in February, I will be hosting a reunion party at a presidential suite in my hometown. I have reconnected with a lot of old friends and family via MySpace, and now we're all getting together! I will definitely be posting pictures! This is huge for me, as I've been kinda homebound with the kids and all. YEEEEEY freedom! lol