AUTHOR: Scott G DATE: 10:11:00 PM ----- BODY:

Florida talk again..

As anyone reading this may or may not know Deb and I moved to FL back in October until this April. The plan was of course to stay there, but I got stuck in a telemarketing job. The benefits of moving back here seemed to be too much to pass up. I knew it would be difficult living in my Mom's old rundown house, but it was something we could make work. We figured Deb would get her job back, my Mom could help babysit and I could get a job easier. I did get a job and Deb got hers back, but that's it. Thinking I had at least one great friend living down the street to talk to and be around occasionally, it was a plus to moving back. That friend being Chris, he has moved twenty minutes away with Sandy and is far too busy to even call back. I'm 25 years old and I'm not going to ignore a better situation for a friend that has his own life. We're not children anymore, we've both got to do what's best for ourselves. I really didn't mind it down there, I just went back and read my blog to see what I wrote back in March. Erica was going through a lot and so was Deb (3 months of vomiting) so they didn't spend too much time together. Erica has a beautiful baby and Deb would love to raise our baby (also beautiful!) alongside Erica's. We are staying here unless opportunities arise in Florida. There are three parts needed and we have one so far. We need jobs, a place, and a hand with the baby. Deb's Mom (unlike mine) is able to lend a hand. The problem is of course that we have no connections down there and no way to secure employment prior to making the move. The biggest issue living with Deb's Mom was Joe, Deb's brother. If he were not living there we'd have two of the three taken care of. I'm working to repair my credit, but it may not be sufficient to secure an apartment or rental home. If we had a connection or some help we'd be in Florida in a heartbeat. I'm getting very sick this winter so far and it's not fun. I'm so worried about the baby getting sick from me or Deb if she gets sick. That's a big factor for why we're thinking about another move. I know people reading this will think that I'm crazy and the very thought is ridiculous, but it's really not. If the conditions are right, it would be much better to live down there. Being closer to Erica would make Deb happy and if she's happy so am I. Well.. that's all I can seem to put into words right now. I'm sure nothing will change and we won't be able to do it, but I'd love to. Until next time.. --------