It's been a crazy week and a half. Getting acclimated. Fining a house. Starting a new job. It's been hard and exciting and crazy all in one. But I can honestly say having a friend here has made such a difference. Today Kandice took me site seeing to Ybor city, MacDill AFB and we even explored the new area I'll be living. We of course had to visit my new house, too. Look at the gorgeous hibiscus. We ended the day eating dinner near where I'm staying at the Rooster and the Till and it was amazing. With the crazy storms coming it looks like we won't hit the beach this weekend but we made the most of this crazy weather.
My take away from the week is my new job will be challenging but amazing and that I love living in Florida. Lastly I'm in awe of life long friendships. Feeling so blessed.
Here are some pics from the week. 
How was your day? Have your explored any new areas where you live lately?
Cheers!!
Michelle
Movin' it with Michelle 
My dad was stationed at Fort Walton Beach when he was in the Air Force.
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That was my first duty station!
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Hi Michelle. I’m so glad you have a friend near you. It makes a huge difference in a new place. Your pictures are amazing, especially the storm over the water ones, and of course your new home. It’s beautiful. And…you always have great food pics!
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Hope you come visit soon!
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Congrats! What an exciting move! My best friend worked at the VA there and really enjoyed the people. She is back in Miami and I think misses it.
Sounds like lots of great opportunities for you and your family. Best of luck to you! I hope everyone transitions smoothly! (Yay to no snow!) 🙂 xo
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That’s awesome! Where did she work?? Thanks hon. Feels good to finally start getting acclimated.
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She was in social work, poly trauma, I think? I know she misses it there. I’m glad you’re in a good place! Xo
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Thank you!
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You look all settled in!
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We will be once we get to move in the end of September!! Can’t wait!
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So exciting! Will the girls start their school year in Florida or in Chicago and then move there once you close on your new house?
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They started in Chicago. My oldest will stay there to finish out her final year and my youngest will continue here once we close on our house!!
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I’m glad you are making friends and liking the new job so far! Congrats on the house! So, is your family not there with you? When will they move down?
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Thanks! I was actually stationed with Kandice in Texas!! The family will come once we close on our house the end of September!! Thanks!!
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It’s great to see you looking so happy! Congrats! I have been thinking about you, wondering how it’s going. I’m usually god awful stressed out when we move . . .
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Thanks Judy!! I spent many a year stressing over things I can’t control. My goal is to not do that anymore so I am making the most of my down time. Work will offer me enough stress I’m sure!! Learning a new lab always seems to make me several month.
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Several months doesn’t sound like a long time at all to learn a lab!
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True!! Usually takes me a year to start to really feel comfortable but every day I learn something new! So that’s good!
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Learning is always a good thing. 🙂
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Indeed!!! Thanks, Judy!! Hope you’re having a great week!
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Things are definitely so much better when there’s a friend around! I’m glad things are going well and you’re having a good time settling in 🙂
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Thanks lady!!
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