Florida Life, Orlando

Remorse for the Rain – Orlando in the rain

  The Sunshine State is not holding true to its namesake today.  It seems this week will be a soggy one.  What can I say?  Florida is a peninsula after all, we get a fair share of tropical weather.  While my friends and colleagues often moan and groan at the sight of grey skies and… Continue reading Remorse for the Rain – Orlando in the rain

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Rain Rain DON’T go away: a walk in Disney World

There are many times when I am thankful that I work in the tourism industry.  One of the many benefits of living in Orlando is the ability to enjoy the magical surroundings everyday.  I make it a point to go for a brisk walk after work a few times a week.  Yesterday, I packed my… Continue reading Rain Rain DON’T go away: a walk in Disney World

Orlando

Mall at Millenia – Where Dreamers go to Window Shop

It opened when I started to become a young adult.  The local news stations buzzed for months about it.  The Mall at Millenia presented something Orlando had not seen before: luxury.  Many visitors to Orlando consider shopping a must-do while on vacation.  I have avoided this collection of mostly high-end purveyors for a few years. … Continue reading Mall at Millenia – Where Dreamers go to Window Shop

Florida Life

Why thisfloridalife exists

It all began in the '80s.  I was born and grew up in the land of dreams, sunshine, castles, beaches, space shuttles, and orange groves.  It seems that Native Floridians, especially Native Orlando-ians, have to choose a side either to love it or to leave it.  In addition, one must choose Team Tourism or Team… Continue reading Why thisfloridalife exists