I have figured it out: voilà! Why California seems so sunny and beachy and chill: the palm trees. Palm trees in California evoke thoughts of sunny beaches and perfect days but, since they don’t really have many leaves, they pretty much facilitate sunny weather. The sun can get through without being blocked and they don’t provide any shade so it’s always hot hot hot. Palm trees make me think party party party!
In Toronto the token tree was a maple tree! Which meant a totally different vibe: laidback shady cool breezy summer days or chilly red fall days. Children climbing trees also gave them a super chill, playful feel.
I was wondering, when I was in Stanford, why it just felt so summery and I know the answer now! The palm trees were the main culprit with their sparse shade and beachy atmosphere which was suuuuuuuuuper cool and awesome but I just wish I could climb them like when I was super kiddyy…boohoo [tantrum ensues] haha.
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