Michigan or Florida

It is not much of a secret that I am not happy in Chicago. Not a fan of most parts of my job, although happy to have one. Lonely more often than not. In more debt than when I arrived.... and this has been going on for quite a while, to the point that my BOSS commented that I was happier when I came back from Orlando.

So, I am trying to decide where I want to look for a job. First of all, I know I either want to find a way to perform (but make a steady paycheck) or work in the production of Sporting Events and/or Sports Broadcasts. Those are the 2 things I have done that bring me the most joy and make it possible for me to get up in the morning.

MICHIGAN:

Pro -- Family is in Grand Rapids. It was hard being away from them for 8 years and now I am home once a month

Pro -- My Health. My knees aren't worse, the tendonitis has healed up and when I got REALLY sick, my family was around to take me to the hospital and help me with my first trip to the grocery store after the implementation of my new diet. They also provided me with names and brands and SAMPLES of lots of good stuff that I could eat

Pro -- Cheaper than Chicago. Nuff said

Pro -- Friends. Through the wonder of the interweb and social networking sites, I have gotten back in touch with people I started my college journey with and they still like me and want me around. Do you have any idea how good that feels???

Con -- Weather. I hate being cold. And I have a history of S.A.D.

Pro -- Weather. There are seasons here! Yes my nose runs, but I like watching the leaves change color, the first snowfall and topography!

ORLANDO

Pro -- Weather. It is always beautiful in Florida, even in a Hurricane. and I have survived 4 of them, so ...srsly??

Pro -- Disney. I loved working at Disney. The 2nd time around did not feel like work at all, it felt like I was living my passion. But...they are on a hiring freeze and I cannot afford to live on $8.50 hour and work 8 days a week to make ends meet.

Con -- Family. I only got to see them once a year when I came home. Sometimes twice if they came down for bike week, but not nearly enough.

Con -- Health. 2 knee surgeries in 8 years with a 3rd probably needed. Not fun. Especially when you have to take care of yourself when you should be off the knee. And the tendonitis.

Pro -- Friends. i don't have a lot of them there, some have moved away, but the ones I have are good friends and good people.

Yeah, and that is just the start of my list, so you can see why I am so freaking torn.....

I'm going to bed.