Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Scamlando

First and foremost, I must apologize for recent posts that have been published much later in the day than I would like. In the past month or so I've picked up some freelance work and that has kept me quite busy. JGIWC is my first love, but it is a labor of love, and someone's got to pay for this ridiculous wardrobe. And someday soon, that someone's gonna be me.

Today, I found myself writing a piece about Orlando travel tips and I found myself growing nostalgic. Did I ever mention that this was my last place of residence before moving to the Big Apple? Yep, good ole House of Mouse. (That's actually the name that used to read as the destination city for Jet Blue flights out of JFK.) Does anyone remember when Power 95.3 was PARTY 95.3 and they called it "Scamlando"? Today, I found myself actually missing the Scam.

Ehmagod.

I led a charmed life in Central Florida, no doubt about it. Luxury apartments, weekly trips to Neiman Marcus, and many a dinner at Kobe Steakhouse. But at the end of my time there, things took a turn for the worse and I was really miserable. I left the city with a sour taste in myself and two years later I have yet to return.

I miss the Lilly store and downtown and my Jeep. I miss the ability to hop on I-4 and see my Nana a mere two hours later. I miss the freedom.

Sure, it's the city where the White Trash of America drown their life savings to see the Mouse himself. Sure, in Spanish it means The City Beautiful and we all know it ain't. But it's not all bad. See, there I am showcasing our downtown...



A restaurant named Panchero's that had creepy midnight commercials on the CW and a homeless guy whose sign reads "Why lie? I need booze".

In all seriousness, it has a lot to offer and I look forward to traveling there in March and being reunited with many of my favorite sorority sisters. To all of my readers who live there, enjoy it.

It's not half as bad as I make it out to be.
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13 comments:

  1. Haha...I love how you say "its the city where white trash america drown their life savings."
    That is the way I feel about Vegas! I think it is so depressing to see people spend what you know is their last $100...

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  2. I did not know you were a former FL girl! Did you go to UCF? I'm sorry to hear that you left on somewhat bad terms, someday when you have more time perhaps you will share the story?

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  3. Funny how you have to get away from something to miss it. Glad you get to visit your sorority sisters soon!

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  5. As a fellow Orlando transplant, I feel you on this. I'm about to make the move back home to sunny South Florida and I've been torn over my feelings for this city as well. Orlando does have a lot to offer, but most people never get to see the city's gems.

    Even now, when it rains here every day and more of my friends move away, I realize it could be worse. I could have went to college in Tallahassee or (eek!) Gainesville.

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  6. Eeeep, I would have to disagree and say it is about as bad as you say. I am SO ready to leave here, but I think that like you, if I were to leave now, I would have a sour taste as well. Not sure if I can ever get rid of it before I do move though...

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  7. i went to UM and I have good and bad memories of Miami and South Beach so i understand what youre saying.. but NY will always be my home no matter how trashy, or boozey or fluezy, haha it is, xxxoo

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  8. Hey, hey, hey! I'm a classy educated intellectual, and I ADORE Disney! Calling people "white trash" isn't very nice, is it?

    I still love ya.

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  9. Every time I get bored, I think-man I miss Orlando and College, then when I come back (i.e.-now) I'm like GET ME OUTTA HERE! Except of course, when Mandy and I hit up Park Ave and call you from your favorite Lily Store-where they still remember you :) can't wait for you to get your package!

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  10. I wholeheartedly agree with AKM. Love your blog, and I love Disney too. And wow, I can read!
    It doesn't become you to be elitist, you're better than that.

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  11. I'm so sorry if I've offended anyone - I love the Teacups just as much as the next gal! My point is that after living there for four years and having been surrounded by Disney tourists, enough is enough.

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  12. I have the privilege of calling dear TAG a friend (in real life). She is far from an elitist. And she still loves me and thinks I'm classy regardless of my love for the House of Mouse. But let's me honest, Disney doesn't always draw the cream of the crop. We've all seen those family sharing those turkey legs in Frontier Land. Need I say more...

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  13. We do have some gems here that's for sure, and think you are spot on : ) I'm off to WP for a shopping day tomorrow!

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