Destination Reached

OK, now this is a real test of how long you have been reading this space. Exactly one year ago, I posted my first blog entry. It was titled Destination: Florida and in it I spoke about our plans to try and move to Central Florida sometime in late 2007 (October/November was our target at the time.)

I didn't know much more than that at the time. My resume had not been updated or sent out anywhere, we hadn't narrowed down our target area to a city or even a county (we were actually thinking more about Orlando at the time), we didn't even know about our eventual builder or community.

How much has changed in the past 365 days. During a trip to South Florida in March, we found out about Maronda Homes by way of a billboard on I-95. In April, I made a contact at Harris Corporation and the job search took a dramatic turn for the positive. Two interviews and numerous emails/phone calls later, I received a formal job offer in July. We packed up and moved in September, and we are in the process of settling into our new house as I write this first post of 2008.

A huge amount of activity and change. But after much work, we are realizing our goal of living in Florida and being closer to family. That one huge benefit has made it all worth it.

On behalf of all of us, I wish you and yours a very Happy and prosperous 2008!