I had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day, about living here in chemical valley, where you can't even drink the water or you might end up with cancer, thyroid problems or growing a third arm spontaneously. Where our kids don't need fancy things like computers, sports or air conditioners. (Yes, this was said on our local news comment section by a parent)
Every year that we live here (longer), Kevin and I dream of living else where. Where we can be outside all year long, or most of it anyway. Where we are not having to go to the big box store for family entertainment. Good times, but not so good on the budget, because I can't just look. I have a clearance rack problem.
We have made the first step in making that dream a reality. Planted the seed in the girls head that within the next two years we will be making a HUGE move. So far they are excited, I am realistic that will change often over the course of this adventure.
There is nothing left here in the 'burg. I foresee a mass exodus due to lack of jobs, and lack of want to change. Driving though town, you see a lot of empty buildings, that lack repair and over all just a look of being run down and dirty.
Yes, I know that central Florida is not the greatest place to move for everyone. However, we LOVE it. The weather, the never ending list of things to do, the option of the Atlantic ocean, the Gulf coast, Nascar, baseball, football,fishing, golf, no allergies for me!, Disney (of course, have you met me?), and most importantly for me: sunshine.
Every year that we live here (longer), Kevin and I dream of living else where. Where we can be outside all year long, or most of it anyway. Where we are not having to go to the big box store for family entertainment. Good times, but not so good on the budget, because I can't just look. I have a clearance rack problem.
We have made the first step in making that dream a reality. Planted the seed in the girls head that within the next two years we will be making a HUGE move. So far they are excited, I am realistic that will change often over the course of this adventure.
There is nothing left here in the 'burg. I foresee a mass exodus due to lack of jobs, and lack of want to change. Driving though town, you see a lot of empty buildings, that lack repair and over all just a look of being run down and dirty.
Yes, I know that central Florida is not the greatest place to move for everyone. However, we LOVE it. The weather, the never ending list of things to do, the option of the Atlantic ocean, the Gulf coast, Nascar, baseball, football,fishing, golf, no allergies for me!, Disney (of course, have you met me?), and most importantly for me: sunshine.
I know the bad too- trust me, I have researched, obsessed, and obsessed some more.
Hardest for me, leaving those I love. I am not ready for a long distance relationship yet. In fact, I can't even think about leaving some with out tearing up.
So, mixed into our crazy everyday chaos- we will be doing our preparation.
Hardest for me, leaving those I love. I am not ready for a long distance relationship yet. In fact, I can't even think about leaving some with out tearing up.
So, mixed into our crazy everyday chaos- we will be doing our preparation.
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