Diana and I were talking the other night on the drive home from date night, amazed that we've been living in Central Florida now for five months. We had dinner at the Polynesian, where we both have particularly favorite dishes. We do visit various Disney location frequently, but real sit-down dinner on the property is pretty rare, because it ain't cheap.
It was odd, driving up World Drive, because it still doesn't feel routine for us. I'm sure it will eventually. But regardless of what seems like normal or routine, most things about living here just feel right. I think this mostly has to do with the fact that we're never stuck inside. Winter here is like summer in Seattle, only without the mountains. It's easy to be active and moving about because there aren't any real reasons not to be.
Living here is not without its quirks and issues, but it's a whole lot better than a lot of other places. We aren't going to miss Seattle any less by living here, but we sure are glad to be out of the Midwest, especially this time of year. The weather matters. I don't know why that's a surprise... there's a reason most small talk tends to be about the weather.
Overall, the adjustment of this move came fast and easy. It's relatively easy to get around, despite the toll roads. The weirdest thing is that we've barely been out of the county in five months, outside of a couple of visits to my family up in The Villages. Travel just hasn't been in the cards.
What a whirlwind this relocation has been. My contract at SeaWorld Parks has been extended through June, so I've got a period of stability for the next six months or so as we get into the new house. Beyond that, I don't have anything specific in the plan, but I'm not worried about it at all.
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