I moved out of Maitland, which I have described as the purgatory of my life. However, now that I’m back in downtown Orlando, I happened to come across this old draft in my blog archives which I thought I’d launch. I thought you might like it.
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I got a note today, in this office building in Maitland I am renting temporary space in. Apparently, I’m not allowed to bring my Samoyed. I checked the lease, and lo and behold, it is actually true. We have several tenants who bring their dogs, all of which are not only well-behaved, but are actually personalities. Mine is a Samoyed who has never met anyone she does not believe idolizes her. On the third floor, there is a young woman who is raising dogs (tri-species) who are the most incredibly well behaved I’ve ever seen.
After that, I’ve seen several others begin to bring their pets in because they thought it was appropriate. And, alas, we all got the notice.
I haven’t had the heart to tell Ava that she is not allowed to come to the office anymore because she thoroughly enjoys it as she comes in each morning, runs like crazy around the office, greeting every person, and then ultimately lies down in the corner, with her bone, and either sleeps or chews. But, that is apparently the way it needs to be.
From a personal standpoint, that just simply tells me ”I . . . gotta get outta this place . . . if it’s the last thing I ever do:” and certainly when the lease expires this coming October (2011).
From a business standpoint, Dynetech Centre doesn’t matter. No more tower, no more offices, no more rented space. No more KEL.
I’ve just got to get back my mojo again . . . in downtown Orlando, where I belong and where it all began.
I know I started there: I know I did well there; I know that I retired well there.
And frankly, I don’t remember why I ever left there!