Which Way is Up?

Ever since moving here in October, I have developed a distinct state of confusion.  To explain:  when I talk of my friends back in Florida I might say they live up from here instead of down from here.

When I say to Joann or Bill "when you come up," they look at me and wait for me to realize I am down and they are up. 

I hope you understand what I am trying to say because I would not want anyone to be as confused as I am.  If you know of a cure for this condition, please let me know what it is.

This I am sure of--

Love and prayers from here to there.