Settling In

So we've made it past the three month mark of living in Florida, and the three week mark of Dave's first year in law school, and so far it's been good. I suppose it was a little risky to move all the way across the country to a place where we knew no one and never been to, but mostly it's just felt like an adventure (in the Disney sense, where no one died and the ending was happy). Now that we've been here this long and Dave's actually started school it's really made living here seem more permanent, and it is a good feeling. Not that I don't miss my old friends and family (I do!) and even some things about Utah (I know it's silly but I still get all nostalgic about my old students and my Marriott Center co-workers). But I feel like there is a lot for me to be grateful about here. For instance:
School. I'm sure I am so biased, but Dave is doing really well at law school. He is pretty busy with school work, and I expect that will just get work as the year progresses, but he is usually excited about what he's learning and has been taking the stress and pressure in stride. Plus, it is cool to see him actually start out on his career path and see how well it fits him.
Work. Now, I'd be lying if I didn't say I missed teaching. I do. How couldn't I? But I feel so lucky to have found a , full-time job at a well-established law firm so quickly. It may not be what I went to school for, but I have plenty of chances to be creative and between marketing and helping with the criminal department I always have something to do.  Plus, I finally feel like I am getting out of the training phase (where I frequently have to ask what to do or correct a mistake) to where I feel more confident and comfortable with all of my responsibilities.
Our apartment complex. Now here is one area where we could have been shafted. After all, we basically moved into the place sight-unseen, unless you count internet research, which totally could have been misleading. However, instead of being conned we ended up in a really nice place. Gym, pool, palm trees, ponds, well-maintained--really nothing to complain about. There's even a bunch of wildlife that likes to hang out in the grounds. So far we've seen a bunch of different birds, fish, lizards, bugs, and even turtles. I like walking outside and feeling like I live in a beautiful place. 

So even though we are in a new place, with new people, and a new routine, it's nice that it's beginning to feel like home.