The Marber Family came to visit.
Well I say Marber, King and Queen Marber aka Michael and Eunice. Wow. I didn't realise quite how excited I would be to see them. I saw them walking along I-walk and literally sprinted out of the apartment to give them a massive hug. My friends Nathan and Christina walked behind them staring - probably thought they were my parents the way I was acting.

The first thing Eunice spotted was how nicely dressed I was (it is a bit of shock after seeing me in such rubbish for so long). She told me I really didn't have to dress up for them but I kept what I was wearing on as I sprinted to grab my bag and leave with them.

In the car I felt so happy. It was like being home but in a surreal dream of some sorts. I was so happy to chat away with them and they were so lovely, offering to get me things at the drop of a hat which of course, I didn't want to ask them for anything. They proceeded to tell me all about the places that they had raised my best friend Rachel! I didn't know she lived here for a while! I knew she had lived at one point in America and frequently visited San Diego but I didn't realise that she lived here! She learnt how to swim in the pool I have been swimming in every day! How weird a coincidence is that! I couldn't believe it. Meanwhile, the beach I have had surf lessons on is the one she used to be taken to as a child.

We drove to their apartment near Solana beach (another blast from the past as this was where I got the train to LA for Disneyland - never expected I'd be back a few weeks later in a completely different situation). It was beautiful. Their apartment has glass walls which looked out onto the beach and a massive bedroom with a study and beautiful lounge area. When I heard they had invited my Mum to come and stay I thought she would kick herself if she knew just how beautiful and peaceful this place was! Bad move Mum! We sat on the balcony and chatted for ages! I felt so comfortable with them and loved telling them about my mishaps and goings on here. They, in turn, told me lots about their own experiences and why they loved San Diego.

We went to a Mexican restaurant for tea. It was gorgeous restaurant (I ate so much - seems to be an ongoing theme of this long weekend but I have plans to counteract it next week). I had shrimp fajitas and it was the best Mexican food I have ever had! I can never look Chiquitos back at home in the face again! Nothing can compare. We were then going to look around some shops but Eunice was scared I would be too cold so we drove back home.

I showed the Marbers my apartment and I think they were a bit shocked at how messy it was (seriously though...they came on a good day) and then my bedroom (which I had tried to quickly clean before they came) was a shocking mess in Eunice's eyes (thank god she didn't see it before!). She was saying she wanted an update on Skype to make sure I cleaned it up.

It was so nice seeing them. When they said they would see me once again at Christmas it made my heart leap into my throat. I love it here I truly do, but seeing the Marbers who are like my second family made me realise I do miss my family - joking and laughing with them and telling them about my new life. I also miss Rachel Marber - my sister from another mother.

It was an amazing evening and I had such a fun time. Definitely worth now needing to work into the night on my homework. It was the best way to finish a day and hopefully now I have set Eunice on a mission to make my Mum USE Skype.
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