Okay, well, here goes.
I live in Florida (hate hate hate hot weather and the beach - go figure).
My boyfriend lives in Essex.
We've known each other 17 years - started as pen pals in our teens (thank you, Smash Hits!).
We've been "involved" for about 2 years now.
Our first meeting was January 2001 - he's been here 4 times and I've been there 3, once with my kids.
I have two sons, ages 8 and almost 14 (1 June).
The plan is for the boys and me to move over there, preferably in the Gravesend/Rochester area of Kent since it's closest to where my BF works (though my boys fell in love with where he lives now - too expensive, though...).
I am looking so forward to moving to England and dropping my "American" way of life (running to an all-night Wal-Mart because I can't seem to plan head; eating at Burger King every other night for the same reason...). Plan for our move there to be permanent (no plans to return to the States except for visits). Thrilled that both my boys are excited about the move, except for the obvious things that bother them like not being able to see their grandmother (my mother) all the time.
And I absolutely adore my BF - have no complaints about him at all. He's the most understanding, honest, passionate, amazing man I've ever known - and to think he's "been there" all the time I was making my mistakes with American guys...oh well!
Onward to the future!!