We've been in South Florida for exactly four weeks, but it still feels like we arrived just a few days back! I have to say we are settled, comfortable, happy, and enjoying life down here. My first day of school was yesterday and to say I was nervous, is an understatement! Palm Beach County school district is a bit intimidating! With 187 schools, 12,500 teachers, and 173,000 students, Palm Beach County school district is 5th largest school district in Florida and 11th largest in the US!! My two elementary schools are very large, close to the size of my middle school. The schools each have three separate buildings with outdoor "halls" connecting them. My offices are not in the main buildings, so the occasional walks to the main office does a number on my strategically straightened hair.
If you know me, then you are aware that I'm not a fan of A/C so, I often ate my lunch outside while I was in training. It wasn't until one day I was surrounded by not two, not three, but four lizards, and one was the size of a small alligator. OK, I'm exaggerating, but it was pretty big! Along with the lizards, we have gotten used to pulling U-ies, the plastic shopping carts, the Spring Break-like atmosphere down by the pool and the poor drivers here. I would say we are adjusting very well!
Hoor is happily married to me again. His ring came in last weekend! We didn't make it to the beach this past week, but I did learn that the sea turtles are beginning to hatch. When they hatch they follow the moonlight to lead them to the ocean. Unfortunately, the tiny sea turtles are getting confused by the street and restaurant lights. They end up coming across the street and getting run over by oncoming traffic Sad, I know! The beach here in Fort Lauderdale has been buzzing with many animal rights activists. I just may join them!
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