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Florida has been amazing, crazy and fun since I moved down here in May of 2009. I have been trying to figure out a way to keep in touch and update everyone without using mass emails. This blog is in hopes to provide a mode of staying in touch and up to date with friends and family. Now comes the commitment from myself to keep you all in the loop:)

Max at the Beach

This summer has been eventful and is going by like a speeding bullet. Last fall I was blessed with a job that was actually related to my dietetics degree and therefore related to my monthly student loan payments. While being a nutrition educator at WIC may not be glamorous, it is experience and in this economy that is priceless. I work directly for the State of Florida, 10 hours days, and it is never dull. Our client intake is excessive and I do enjoy working with young children and pregnant mother's of all ages. A three day weekend has it perks, but during the week I tend to have enough time to eat, shower, and sleep for the most part. If I get the occasional run in during the week I feel blessed.

 In June 2009, I decided to try a free trial on Match.com. And this ladies and gentlemen is how I met Scott.  We talked for weeks before meeting in person. We still say to this day that it was like cramming for a final exam because we learned so much about each other during those phone conversations. Our common faith in the Lord has been a wonderful foundation in the development of our relationship. He proposed this past June, at St. Augustine Beach. I will leave the engagement story for our future wedding website:)

A few things I've learned about Florida:

Clearwater Beach, FL* Sanderson Photography

• It's a long drive to Michigan
• The day's here are shorter
• There is not always a palm tree around the corner
• Going to the beach is the most economical thing to do, if it's not raining
• Hurricane season is real, and you don't want to live in a flood zone
• Don't leave your winter coat at home, it actually does get cold here
• Florida drivers.... well at least you can make a real left turn here
• Bridges are a way of life, and they are bigger than life
• Everyone moves slower, maybe because it's so hot
• Crocodiles cross the road, when you least expect it
• Bugs come in prehistoric sizes
• Sea turtles nests are off limits 
• Bonfires are not allowed on the beach
• You can legally turn left over a double yellow line if it is "safe" to do so
• Don't leave anything in your car unless you want it to melt
• And Love Bugs will destroy the paint on your car... beware.