For the last 9 years I've felt more of a prisoner in this city than a resident or tourist. Sure, I've had my ups and downs, but I can't seem to get back up from this down here. The economy has taken a toll for the worse on a lot of people, and it is very well shown.

With that said, I'm moving. Hopefully I'll be able to get more pictures, but alas, they might be touristy where I'm going.

Where am I going?

Well, I'm trading in the beaches and sunshine, tourists and Disney, all for Seattle, WA. Why? Why not. I'm young, I'm determined, I'm stubborn and you can't tell me no....

So in a short 54 days I will no longer be here in Orlando Fl. I have two sets of pictures I want to capture before I leave... One is the side effects of the economy on our city, and two is some piddly shots around the area of things I've always wanted to but never saw.

Yes, I'll be back, but never to live. I'm through with this state and am releasing my chains... I'm becoming free and flying with it. I'll come back as a tourist and thoroughly enjoy the things I've always enjoyed in Florida, but in a way that I can ACTUALLY enjoy them and not stress out.


With much love,

Melanie