Hello!
My name is Victoria, I'm 32 years old and originally from Switzerland. I have been living in San Diego, California, for over 2 years now. This city has a lot of people who are invested in cryptocurrency and friends of mine made me aware of the Steemit community - I’m so excited to be here!
like it's icky.
Moving to a new country has been fun, mind-opening, challenging, and scary - there are still days where I ask myself „what the hell am I doing here?“. But Californians are generally very open and friendly and if you’re outgoing and keen to meet new people you will easily make friends!
I was lucky enough to travel to many places all over the world before coming here and traveling is still my favorite thing to spend my time on. When I moved here to be with my American husband (who I met in San Diego on vacation!), I knew that globetrotting would have to be put aside for a while – finding a job and getting accustomed to my new home was a priority. Luckily, California is so beautiful and there are so, so many hidden gems to explore, there’s no need to leave the state for new adventures!
But living here can be tough too – you’re paying for the sunshine! Living costs are high and people are hard workers. What I love about San Diego is how culturally diverse it is. Being right next to Mexico influences the city with food, art, and architecture and the year-round good weather draws people from all over the US and beyond to come live here.
My quest on Steemit is to explore San Diego and the rest of the west coast together with this community. Sharing my experiences with you will motivate me to get out of the house and leave my comfort zone more often. If you ever lived abroad I’m sure you know what I mean. It’s important to join local meetups, check out new places and have an open mind about things that are different (especially true when comparing everything to Switzerland, a very organized, clean and perfect little country ;-))
Have you ever been to San Diego or somewhere else in California? What was your favorite place? If you like to eat, spend time in nature, surf, and shop local then I’m sure I can help you with recommendations on where to go and how to get a authentic Californian experience out of your trip ☺ I have a knack for street photography and am absolutely obsessed with all the cool quirky houses and gardens in the beach community I live in - you will definitely see some of these pictures on my blog! I hope we become friends and I can’t wait to show you my new home - for now, keep (California) dreamin’ ☺
Hello Victoria, welcome to Steemit and enjoy :-)
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Welcome to Steem @vickyandamerica I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Hi friend. Glad to have you here.
Thanks, @duckmast3r, still trying to figure this all out!
nice introuction. Followed. Follow me back 😘
Welcome on Steemit Vicky! I love your post! I love the picture! You look like a very fun person to hang with!
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OMG! The pic of you on the bike reminds me of when I lived on 35th and Seashore in Newport Beach! (After college) Glad to have you on board!
Thanks, Karen! That sounds like sweet memories :-)
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Welcome and Thank You for being with us!! Following your Blog now
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Hi welcome Victoria
welcome to the Steemit community, @Vickyandamerica !! Wish you much luck! Cheers! Follow me at @khunfarang
Thanks, @khunfarang!
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Thanks, @secter, I'm excited to be here!
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Thanks so much! I definitely need to read more about it.
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Great pictures! Welcome amiga!
Glad you like them!
Welcome to Steemit! I spent a few days in San Francisco a few years ago for a conference. It was a nice trip, though I'm more of a midwesterner at heart! :)
Let me know if ever plan to come out to San Diego, I'm sure we have better tacos than the midwest ;-)
Welcome sweet Victoria @vickyandamerica and how lovely you are ! You are gonna love tha Steemit ! Thank you for making America (and our community !) beautiful again !!!
Thank you, Lance!
Welcome to steemit vicky
Thank you, @journey2success!
Great to have you aboard! Hoping to see some excellent photos of california!
It looks like your blog could help me with that @lenscape :-)
welcome! love it that you verified immediately. so many don't, simply out of not knowing. if you have creative urges, this is the place to get them out, make friends, and possibly a few sbd.
i'm sure you'll do great.
as far as san diego is concerned, I Love Ocean Beach. and you aren't so far from Slab city which has a hotspring and is it's whole own world. I'm sure your friends know about it.
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thanks, @inquiringtimes! I actually live in Ocean Beach :-) It's a cool neighborhood. Slab City is on my list to visit, for sure!
Hi Vicky, welcome to Steemit. I love San Diego, I have been there three times myself. Greetings from Costa Rica.
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