I Am In Love!!!!

There are many types of love but I have the kind that makes my heart skip a few beats, leaves me standing with my mouth hanging open and I leave a trail of drool everywhere I walk. This is honestly going to be a life long love affair that will never leave my soul. I always knew, even if I could not admit it, that this woman was going to be mine. She may have done things to me in the past that was not what I would have liked but her beauty and spirit has always drawn me back to here like one of Pavlov's dogs, the bell rings and I am standing before her waiting for whatever she has to offer.


I am totally in love with my new home town (Florence, Oregon). I stand in amazement at the people who do not understand how special of a ville that she is. I went to a Thai restaurant at 1565 9th street yesterday and had some of the best food ever. (This is NOT a paid commercial, this is a guy saying go there and eat if you have any brains) While the food was fantastic my dinner companion made it a perfect meal.

We then headed to Siltcoos Lake and had dessert at a friends house that I am still lusting over this morning. Standing in their home and looking out over the lake I realized that the Florence area had won me over and I was in love. Everything from the allusive water cow (a cow with webbed feet that hangs out in the reeds), the dwarf sand dune yeti, the awesome people and the town itself makes this the site of true Nirvana.

I spent much of the day checking out my new home. I stopped by my church (Florence Christian Church) and cannot wait till Sunday. I went to Fred's and had a tour of the place, I even had a little time for a business meeting. I stopped at the DMV, picked up stuff so I could register to vote and went by the post office. None of this sounds exciting but every second that I spend exploring my new love brings a thrill to my heart.

I would like to make it clear, as I head off for another day of conquering my new world, what makes Florence perfect is not its beauty, weather or location but it is the people. I am so blessed to have so many friends that live here already. If I have not stopped by to say hi yet please give me a message so we can meet (inbox, email, whatever)...... I do love Florence!