Viva la Pensacola!

My aunt and I arrived safely in Pensacola, FL this afternoon, after a full day of traveling. We were starving and I gotta say, Peg Leg Pete's on Pensacola Beach has some damn GREAT food - the Blue Crab claws appetizer mmmmmmmm.
It's the first time I've ever been to my aunt and uncle's Portofino Bay condo, and MAN can you smell the money in this area - ha! It's gorgeous. We are literally a stone's throw from the white beaches, and I gotta say, Pensacola's beach is definitely one of the prettiest in the country. As we drove through down the road that runs the length of the island, my aunt told me about how the hurricanes had almost destroyed this area, and what buildings were lost a few years ago. It's mind-boggling how they bounced back, as if the storms never happened. It seems Florida in general couldn't be kept from thriving, despite the hurricanes and the social hubbub they caused. Makes we wonder what's taking New Orleans so long....ah that's another rant entirely.

I got a call from The Champ today; he invited me to meet his family this Sunday! So when I arrive in Savannah, it's off to Hilton Head where his dad and grandparents live. I think his two brothers will be there as well. I'm a little nervous; I didn't expect to me the Fam so soon, but I'm very touched that he offered, and it's yet another side of him that I'll have the privilege to get to know. He might be meeting MY family at the end of the summer - last night we talked about going to Atlanta on Labor Day weekend for Dragon Con. I've never been to that particular con, and Champ's never been to a comic convention period. It should be quite a show hehe! I told him, "Look, once you go to a big con like this, there is no going back! You will be traveling DEEP into the dork forest, possibly never to return..." His reply? "I will be your Nerd Slave...." LOLOLOL!

He's not on chat tonight, because the Krystal's is having their lobby vacuumed. I wish he could be, but....it's okay. I should probably NOT get into the habit of seeing Champ every single day. I mean, THAT would mean this is getting really serious and soon he'll be moving in and gaaaahhh - I'm exaggerating of course, but I'm beginning to wonder if I am even capable of "taking it slow."

Then there's the Soon-to-be-Ex to be concerned about. David's going to be pissed that I'm coming home on the 15th instead of the 12th like I told him. Therefore he has Inu and Jinga 3 more days than he expected. *Siiiiigggghhhhh* I have a genius for putting myself in uncomfortable situations. Meanwhile I'm trying to breath in warm, salty air, and my damn sinuses are giving me the finger.

Viva la Florida!