Living in VacationLand

Only here can you go to the beach on January 7th. I swear... Although, I'll admit that part of the motivation to go at all today was to capitalize on the fact that I can go to the beach in the middle of "winter" before I head to the big cold frozen tundra of the Mid-Atlantic. lol. I've wanted to move "Up North" since the womb but something tells me I'll be clamoring to come home for a visit fairly soon into my little sabbatical. But I've got most of the gear and appropriate clothing and thats half the battle, right? Many many cute pictures of me dressed up like a 5-year-old to come, I'm sure. So many layers on that I can't put my arms down, just my eyes peeping out from bundles of scarves. Slightly distressed about fitting in with what the cool girls are wearing. I can do Florida-cold, but Real cold weather outfits? ehhh. iffy. Pancho thinks I need wellies. I put my foot down against Uggs (pun intended). But certainly some sort of boot/shoe that resists slush and wet. I would break my neck wearing the boots I have now with the heel. And some cute tights to wear with wool skirts and dresses that I also have yet to buy. Waiting until I get there. I'm sure I'm overestimating the situation and probably have things that fit in, but it is always nice to have an excuse for new stuff. :)

I'm going to get seasonal depression though. Already foresee it. At least in Florida its always green out, even when its cold. Months of gray and cloudiness isnt exactly going to make the adjustment any easier. Sigh. Nonetheless, I'm excited to go. Big plans for weekend trips. Totally feasible to drive to other states in less time than it takes to get from Boca to Orlando. I think Philly, Annapolis, DC, Albany, and Virginia are on the list. Other destinations will be added depending on where I get accepted ::cross fingers:: I also suppose I'm excited about seeing Pancho on a daily basis. :) But I'm sure we could start a pool on how long until one or both of us runs screaming out of the house (me from the mere reality of living with 4 guys and him from my constant and doting attention. LOL). I'll go 4 weeks on that one. Should have had Walf and Ali write the boys a memo on what to expect. Mostly stressing that its usually easier just to accept my "eccentricities" about cleaning.

Let's see... practiced parallel parking today in Pancho's driveway and at Spanish River beach. I think I'll be okay with some more practice. Probably going to get freaked out and harried when I'm actually doing it and other cars are waiting behind me though. Its also unnerving to keep thinking I'm going to hit either or both cars in front and behind. Could you imagine?

Also went to Rita's after the beach. Obsessed with the flavor ice. Too bad they are closed right now in Maryland because of the season. So yummy and way better for you than ice cream. Realized also that probably am going to be having more hot cocoa and coffee drinks than anything iced for awhile. Dangerous that Starbucks will now be within walking distance....

Got a GPS for the car. Should be a fun toy driving up next week. Only 6 or 7 days to go. Really need to concentrate a little more on the packing situation. Completely unrealistic that I'll get to take everything I want. I take things out of the pile only to discover other things in my room that I "need" to take. Oy vey