That's the way we do it in the OC - Bitch. Over the last two weeks I've had some business colleagues move here to Orange County from Chicago. As their operations continue to expand they felt that could no longer ignore the west coast market. Both have just finished buying homes (a daunting process for residents much less out-of-towners) and their wives have finally moved in and are busily trying to integrate themselves into our way of living. As they continue to find "quirky" things about life behind the "Orange Curtain" we continue to poke fun at them as we watch them deal with the changes. Now I must admit that things may take on a surreal aspect in some cities around here (Newport Beach to be exact), but if you're honest with yourself you will see that we are definitely a "different breed". With some help from friends and an impromptu poll at lunch these are some defining characteristics of Orange Countyians (in no particular order)...
1. Your car must be a luxury automobile - Bonus points if its also an SUV
2. You must get a tan on a regular basis - Bonus points if you "spray bake"
3. You must know the location of a Starbucks - Bonus points if you get coffee there at least 3 times a week
4. Your city must have "beach" in the title at all costs - Bonus points if it does
5. You must claim to surf, snowboard, or skate - Bonus points if you do all three
6. You must never cook dinner - Bonus points if you can eat out at least 5 days a week
7. You must carry at least 6 months worth of salary in debt - Bonus points if you have no savings
8. Your car must be leased - Bonus points if you couldn't afford to get it any other way
9. Your child must be involved in at least 3 extra-curricular activities - Bonus points if you're involved too
10. You must spend at least 15 hours on a freeway every week - Bonus points if you commute to the 909
