Friday, March 1, 2013

SHELL SHOCKED

    
      The Florida version. Funny that the A Dream Away poem posted, as it is kinda how I feel right now. I am conflicted. I have spent the year up in Georgia crying about Florida- i LOVE Florida insanely. It is so beautiful. But it is a shock to come here after being in the peaceful mountains so long. There are so many people and it is so built up here. I have felt kind of displaced since I got here, and only felt comfortable out at my fav beach. I suppose when I lived here, I didn't notice that it was built up so much that I couldn't see the true nature of it. It is like a million neon signs pointing to one tiny treasure, so much so that it blocks your view of the treasure. It makes me sad. Natural Florida is so beautiful and unique. Man is so concerned about invasive species, they need to remember that THEY are the worst invasive species there is. I still love it here. I am just sticking my head out of my shell slowly and peeping around. But I haven't connected like I used to be connected. I find solace in remembering my gypsy blood, that helps me to center myself more to remember that wherever I am is home. I am finally catching up on sleep which helps too. And the allergy pills are helping finally- I was totally bombarded when I got here. I suppose the real deciding factor is that I miss my cats! Wherever THEY are is TRULY home.

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  1. Going back to a place is always an eye opener.

    Glad the allergy pills are starting to working and that you are starting to venture out.

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    1. Yeah, that must be it- "coming back to a place." Today the locals say it is cold. Um... teehee?
      I Do love it here... The proximity of beaches trumps alot!

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  2. You return as I start packing to leave!

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    1. Unfortunately, nothing is set in stone yet, either way. The plan keeps "changing". And when are you leaving? To same place you planned on before? Mucho Luck & happiness.

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    2. I'm leaving in July. Just haven't decided where I'm going for sure. Narrowed down to 2 places, depending on whether I go alone or not.

      Thanks for your comment in my blog about the sleek dress - I've lost 12 lbs since you saw me last (actually just since Xmas). Oh, the joys of stress!

      Good luck house-hunting.

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    3. Keep me posted, ok. I will do the same. And I wish I could lose 12 lbs! Good grief girl, you already were fabulous!

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