A bit of Florida madness!

My first photo from my big move! Aww ;)
I'm officially in Florida, slightly homeless and itching to unpack these bags containing my life for the next five months... but this hotel is pretty fab!

I left Fargo Thursday afternoon, and it was the hardest day I've had in a VERY long time. Saying goodbye was really tough, it felt like my heart was being pulled from my chest. As cheesy as it sounds, I did leave my heart back in North Dakota, but I have an amazing man to keep it safe for me until I come back to him ;). Ali's steadfast support and words of encouragement is something I am SO grateful for!

After gaining some of the energy I've lost over the past few days, I had the opportunity to explore Celebration, Florida (pictured above). This town is straight out of the Stepford Wives, a picturesque construction of small business and quaint little houses, each with a porch to encourage everyone to be good neighbors! This town is a vision of the Walt Disney Company to represent the quintessential American town, with family-values and safe neighborhoods. To put it lightly, if you don't mow your lawn, the city will do it for you and charge you a fee! Celebration also has one of the top ranked Thai food establishments (as ranked by the country of Thailand!) called Thai Thani, which was nothing short of fantastic.

After a power nap, I was able to take my first steps onto Disney property. This photo is one that ALL people end up taking a photo of when they drive into Disney World, but it's necessary! Where Dreams Come True!

Today's theme ended up being "Emily's Cultural Food Experience" and "The Aunties Contemplate Purchasing Child Leash for Emily." Thai for lunch, and Cuban at Bongos in Downtown Disney for dinner! The food was, once again, fantastic, and the service was phenomenal... if you're ever in the area I recommend hitting it up!

Not surprisingly, Downtown Disney (the only Disney property you can hit up free of charge) on a Saturday night was hoppin', and my mother, the aunties (Beep and Carol) and myself walked to the giant Disney store to start my search for Aladdin themed merchandise for my very own Prince Ali back home, (mine's WAY better than the original!). Apparently, this store and my subsequent escape from their line of sight brought about the discussion of whether or not they make child leashes large enough to fit my body to prevent future wanderings. Even at 21 they still worry about me being distracted by shiny toys just long enough to forever be seperated... thank god for cell phones!

Tomorrow is a gator cruise in the swamp followed by terrorizing Disney's Hollywood Studios, Helms' Women style! I'm meeting my roommate tomorrow evening, and check-in is early Monday!

And know wherever I am, I'm missing you!