tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post6275136195686208803..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Sunday Sound OutDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56226858460424150602011-04-05T10:56:39.934-04:002011-04-05T10:56:39.934-04:00I love reading you and the fact that you made a re...I love reading you and the fact that you made a reference to The Princess Bride makes me love you even more! <br /><br />I like your style! Husband runs off being an idiot, your broke, 6 kids to feed/care for, etc. What's the solution? Move to sunny Florida and say Screw you, I can do it on my own! You're brave and you're my hero!momnextdoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360061081170849593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69413179556605871052011-04-05T00:29:44.081-04:002011-04-05T00:29:44.081-04:00You're going to love Florida! I've lived h...You're going to love Florida! I've lived here all my life (about 3 hours south of where you'll be) and I can't imagine living anywhere else. Although The Man is always trying to get me to move... he wants to live somewhere cold.<br /><br />Pitch the winter coats and get yourself some flip flops for every outfit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71217170154610991042011-04-04T22:38:50.026-04:002011-04-04T22:38:50.026-04:00Wow I'm jealous of your mom to FL. So close t...Wow I'm jealous of your mom to FL. So close to beaches!! <br /><br />Does Brooklyn start school (kindergarten) next school year? <br /><br />I'm so happy some things seem to be working out for the best for you & your family.Missihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324655001944467554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59569074403946341192011-04-04T22:35:46.444-04:002011-04-04T22:35:46.444-04:00You have made the best possible decision for all o...You have made the best possible decision for all of you! I'm proud of you for taking this huge step and moving from the Chicago area and it's high taxes and cost of living. Way to go Dawn!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07496957014142404165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82433336013397083302011-04-04T21:40:31.924-04:002011-04-04T21:40:31.924-04:00Even though you aren't actually here yet, WELC...Even though you aren't actually here yet, WELCOME!! You said a middle school that is very cool. I live on the east side of Orange County. If there is any way that I could help please don't hesitate to ask. I'm a single mom of 3 so I understand some of the struggles you face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75878955659087343162011-04-04T20:26:16.341-04:002011-04-04T20:26:16.341-04:00Wow! Talk about answered prayers! Warm weather, no...Wow! Talk about answered prayers! Warm weather, no snow, cheaper housing costs, a schedule that matches your kids', health care, a job you're excited about. Seriously, could you have scripted that any better? That's why He is in charge!!! I'm so happy for you, I really, really am! (But not in a creepy stalker way, because that would be creepy and stalker-ish).Beth in MIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833827509528849360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9716270445558450442011-04-04T20:03:09.366-04:002011-04-04T20:03:09.366-04:00I am so excited for you guys! I'm sorry there...I am so excited for you guys! I'm sorry there is still some suckage to get through, but I can think of no better place for a fresh start than sunny FL. I'm praying something amazing works out with your house<br /><br />Way to keep on keepin' on!khull05https://www.blogger.com/profile/04993655845526460660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38257590161451238132011-04-04T15:57:45.705-04:002011-04-04T15:57:45.705-04:00Welcome to Florida. We natives are required to re...Welcome to Florida. We natives are required to remind you of the humidity. I'm a native and have lived here 42 of my 45 years. During those 3 years, I was gone I actually had someone tell me that it didn't get humid in Florida like it did on Ohio. My immediate question to them was have you ever been more than 100 feet from the beaches in Florida. <br /><br />I love that you had the Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143732113964589454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29234750390567349392011-04-04T15:34:06.144-04:002011-04-04T15:34:06.144-04:00We are suburban Chicagoans transplanted to west ce...We are suburban Chicagoans transplanted to west central Flordia. Once you get used to the slower pace, tourists, higher cost of produce, and staggering summer humidity, it's great! (All sarcasm aside, I wouldn't go back for anything!) It's an adjustment, but so well worth it. My two favorite things about Florida are that it's flip flop weather year round and Happy Hour is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651987136757140189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83743595123216528072011-04-04T15:14:30.335-04:002011-04-04T15:14:30.335-04:00So happy to hear the news of the new job!! Hopefu...So happy to hear the news of the new job!! Hopefully the older kids do understand it's for the better in the long run :) I can only imagine how much a sigh of relief a steady paycheck (and health insurance!!) will be! Congrats again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25164492250702417012011-04-04T15:01:19.429-04:002011-04-04T15:01:19.429-04:00I am so happy for you for your job!!! That's ...I am so happy for you for your job!!! That's awesome. What will you be teaching? Have you taught (other than your own kids) before?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941526294434252083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12931930966159428452011-04-04T14:11:38.505-04:002011-04-04T14:11:38.505-04:00Shut the heck up!!!! I grew up in seminole county ...Shut the heck up!!!! I grew up in seminole county which is right next to orange county. I actually went to high school in orange county. The thing you will love the most is no snow, year around warm weather, no snow, sun shining all the time, and did i mention no snow!<br />Can you say which school you will be working at?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386072764006102366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85413473046619068772011-04-04T13:58:13.607-04:002011-04-04T13:58:13.607-04:00Congratulations on the new job and the move to Flo...Congratulations on the new job and the move to Florida! How exciting! I would love to live in Florida to get away from the snow and cold. Wishing you and your kids all the best!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749960752738973124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3100981930746286692011-04-04T13:40:18.538-04:002011-04-04T13:40:18.538-04:00Congrats on the job offer. We lived in Florida for...Congrats on the job offer. We lived in Florida for 4 years and I loved it. Housing is way more affordable in general. Also you don't really need seasonal clothes. We didn't own coats or boots when we came back to IL. Just sweaters and fleece jackets for 'cold' weather.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52256826132354925172011-04-04T12:56:54.369-04:002011-04-04T12:56:54.369-04:00welcome to orange county florida!! no more snow!!!...welcome to orange county florida!! no more snow!!! beware the kids may want to bring in the lizards they find on the backyard. mine 3 try to all the time and have named them "buddy". if i see a lizard i am to call it buddy not a lizard. good luck with the housing situation. i hope it works out for you. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130884236196478982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16322247351984685702011-04-04T12:56:43.597-04:002011-04-04T12:56:43.597-04:00Also, I hear there are beaches in Florida :) Good...Also, I hear there are beaches in Florida :) Good luck and keeping you in my thoughts, as always, my friend!!!Liz@thisfullhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667927814859471084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22553776671835267312011-04-04T12:52:44.085-04:002011-04-04T12:52:44.085-04:00Welcome to Florida!! I hope you are ready for our...Welcome to Florida!! I hope you are ready for our humid summers!!! it will be very hot and humid. but at least there is no snow to shovel!!! good luck on the housing issue and congrats on the new job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130884236196478982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33053614745820457802011-04-04T08:58:53.041-04:002011-04-04T08:58:53.041-04:00So excited for you. As a resident of Orange County...So excited for you. As a resident of Orange County, FL...WELCOME! I have been here for 11 years and think it's a great place to live. I have a 15 year-old daughter and a 2 year-old son, there is always something fun to do that doesn't necessarily have to do with any theme parks and is often times free. <br />The kids you will be helping will be lucky to have you on thier side. You have BBGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126415864686214999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27843373656709834252011-04-04T08:57:45.527-04:002011-04-04T08:57:45.527-04:00I had a whole page typed up and it disappeared! So...I had a whole page typed up and it disappeared! So here's the short version.. :) I live just a couple minutes from Disney. If you need any help unpacking or anything feel free to email me. We moved down here 4 years ago from the Philly suburbs, its quite a change! It took a couple of years before you get used to everything being so different. Good luck with the move! Have you figured out Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303878230147414474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24759964508725530512011-04-04T08:55:05.773-04:002011-04-04T08:55:05.773-04:00I live only a couple minutes from Disney so I'...I live only a couple minutes from Disney so I'm assuming you won't be too far away! It's definately gets more humid then you could ever imagine all summer long. It has already hit 90+ a few times this year and then it does through Oct and sometimes Nov and Dec. Have you decided what area you're moving to? I know there's alot of places that seem very nice online and when you Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303878230147414474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10237206885426788402011-04-04T04:48:02.074-04:002011-04-04T04:48:02.074-04:00So happy for you all!!! (Except Austin - that is t...So happy for you all!!! (Except Austin - that is tough.) But FL? Cool. Well, not "cool", but KEWL. <br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you have job lined up already! Is this something that a reader helped you with?<br /><br />It's like you all are getting a fresh start, in a new place, to make new memories and new adventures. :) God is good!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966595904025968778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75943313812282497752011-04-04T01:25:20.537-04:002011-04-04T01:25:20.537-04:00I'm sure you'll get a million of these com...I'm sure you'll get a million of these comments (but maybe not from another American), but the British pound is a coin. While it would make a rather pretty ring... it's actually quite heavy and I hated carrying them around. I would buy snacks and things just to get them out of my wallet! <br /><br />I'm sorry you'll probably lose money on your home and that Joe is such a *Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403368859708094685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84063981177565742852011-04-04T00:25:54.659-04:002011-04-04T00:25:54.659-04:00I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! This all sounds awesom...I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! This all sounds awesome! It's like this job was meant to be~ you will be great Dawn!<br /><br />p.s. can I come visit? :) :)Jennifer Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762508391191695585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39841828042386651822011-04-04T00:19:02.567-04:002011-04-04T00:19:02.567-04:00I'm not a teacher. It isn't a teaching po...I'm not a teacher. It isn't a teaching position. I'll be working with the lowest performing kids so they don't slip through the cracks. I'm excited about it!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84232159113148489662011-04-04T00:17:19.195-04:002011-04-04T00:17:19.195-04:00That is so exciting! A fresh new start! Good luck!...That is so exciting! A fresh new start! Good luck! I had no idea you were a teacher!Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825285492014008163noreply@blogger.com