Wow

Yeah, that's how I'd describe the first leg of my trip. Things couldn't have gone better in Florida. Amazing covers it pretty well.

I've been in Houston since Tuesday night. While I'm happy to be hanging out with John and Mike, I find my thoughts keep dwelling on Allison. It's going to be a while before I can make a swing back out to Cape Coral. So, in the meantime, I'm stuck doing the long-distance thing.

It's a lot harder now. There's now something tangible behind the voice on the phone. Sure, I'd seen pictures before heading out, but that's not quite what I'm talking about. I spent more of the time basking in her little mannerisms, sharing stories, and just getting to know a very special person. Those were my souvenirs, and they've made things very real.

I'll talk more about my trip (both legs) in a couple of days. I just wanted to let everyone that I'm safely in Houston, and that I had an incredible time in Florida. Oh, and I've cancelled my subscription to eHarmony.