Jenn Niffer

I saw real snow for the first time while scoping out a concert venue here. It was awesome. I made a New York snowball. I’ll try to remember this entry to add pictures.

Orlando’s okay for maybe a few days, but no more. I’m sure I’m disillusioned with it though, having grown up there. Everything is geared toward tourism; much like St Augustine, they’re getting rid of the former charm and character of the city to make way for [tourist] attractions. It’s great if you’re a tourist, not-as-great if you’re a resident.

I went to NYC in July, and stayed in a hotel bordering the park. We have several images from our floor 19 room, looking down (none that I have with me), and we did some people watching. One morning, my parents and I walked to the AMNH, and all I remember is they got completely lost, a homeless man woke up while we walked through his tunnel and then chased us out, and my mom was afraid of some rocks because of a Law & Order episode she saw.

I’m going back for New Year’s, and my friends, who I’m travelling with, have already decided that we’re spending the better part of a day inside the park. Then again, I don’t think they understand the concept of winter as it applies outside of Florida.

One plan is to visit later this year, mid-December, with some friends. Another plan involves not doing this. I opt for option A.

I think it’s kind of pathetic that I’m from Florida, but have never been to the Keys or Miami. I’d love to go snorkeling or diving there, but I know I can’t any time soon. My plan, though, is to go there in a little over a month, after finals are over. I won’t actually go do anything, just drive through to say I’ve been there, and then drive home. I know it’s lame, but I don’t exactly want to go home, either.