Oh man, I'd forgotten about other shoes.... I guess that wasn't quite as big a change for me, because I had to wear sneakers every day in California anyway, to keep my toes covered in lab. But there's definitely something about the air, and the way California smells, that my heart just yearns for.
It's cool. I'll be back someday. Connecticut's not that bad. Especially since I know it's not a permanent change. I'll just appreciate California that much more when I get back.