Reflections on Florida

As our time here in florida draws to a close I have been reflecting on the pro's and cons of this place and whether or not I think we could really LIVE here for good (or at least 3+years). It's crazy to think but I really feel like I have grown SO much in these last 6 months.

After I had Miley I sort of felt... out of the loop. I didn't have many friends let alone ones with the same schedule as me. I was at home all the time and more often then not just doing nothing and sad to say I had a little resentment towards Jt and Miley since I was "forced" into only hanging out with them. I kept thinking oh if only I had tons of friends then I would be happy. We could go out every day to parks and play groups and that's exactly what I need to be perfectly content.
Then we moved to Jacksonville... Never have I felt so instantly welcome by any group of people. I can honestly say I love love love the friends I have made while I have been here... suddenly I had playgroups, dinner nights, craft days, park trips, pool parties, birthday parties and everything I had always wanted. Funny how that works out though, I came to the realization that I was a little exhausted... I -gasp- LIKED staying home with Miley doing our boring old routine of naps and play time. I realized that while I love hanging out with friends and other couples, I also REALLY love hanging out with just Jt and Miley. I had really taken for granted all of the family time we had spent together in Utah and with Jt having such a regular schedule here we really came to cherish and make the most of our evenings and weekends together. I feel like these realizations that I can be happy with just my little family will significantly affect my ability to find happiness wherever we end up and for that I am grateful.

Next point- I really love florida however I have realized umm- how to put it... uhh its almost IMPOSSIBLE for me to be pretty here... let me sum up the type of people that can be pretty here- naturally curly hair, tend not to sweat, and look fabulous without make up. If we do come back here sadly I think I will have to cut my lovely long hair. I can't tame it, it frizzes by my face within 10 mins of being outside and absolutely will not stay curled or straight- just blah. Make up is almost pointless because you sweat if off almost immediately.

However I would be completely happy to come back here, I enjoy the area so so so much. I love being close to the beach and I loved never having to be in the snow!