sunshine state

operation "move to florida" has been set in motion. i've contacted everyone i know who is either connected to the state in some way themselves or knows of someone who is. i've checked out both frommer's and fodor's florida travel guides form the public library to boost my familiarity (they compare miami to a teenager: a young beauty with growing pains, cocky yet confused, quick to embrace the latest fads, exasperating yet lovable). i have even made a facebook status for the first time in my life that asks for anyone to come forth with anything florida-related, and we all know how legitimate a facebook status is. now i just can't be lazy about following up on leads...i have to be pro-active and pick-up the phone, something i've always been timid about. florida is waiting for me with out-stretched arms...i can feel it. but will i be able to feel the support of my parents? emotionally: yes, no doubt about it. but financially? sorry, but i'm afraid i'm going to have to cut this post short...i need to consult frommer's and see if they have a 'bank of mom and dad' branch in florida.