Hi everyone!
I recently returned from a trip to Columbus, Georgia and it
was something unlike anything that I've ever experienced before. The entire trip
is what some might refer to as unusual, but let's be honest – I'm not your
typical girl.
The Motivation
Why go to Georgia? I went to Georgia to watch my future
roommate graduate from high school. This is an interesting situation because we
just met in February at Rice University and then again in April (totaling 5
days of being in the same place together), yet here I am a couple months later
spending time with her and her family in their house.
Getting to Know Columbus
I'm from a large city in South Florida so I'm not used to
small populations, rural spaces, nor (ironically)southern hospitality. It's
something different, but it's special. And once you get used to it, you can't
imagine being without it. I've met a lot of people and all them were so sweet and
welcoming. One of my new friends even hosted an after-hours Korean Barbecue in
her parents’ restaurant. It was delicious and the way she and her family
consistently served us food reminded me of how I was treated in China. Columbus
has so much love to give and it will continue to show you love until your heart
is full.
Now, I have a whole other family that lives in Georgia and I
have a new found appreciation for small town living. This trip also reminded me
to continue to fearlessly follow my heart. As
for my future roommate, we were simply meant to be the best of friends.
"As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to
happen"
-Winnie the Pooh
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| Day 1 |
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| Friendship Time: 2 Months |
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| Friends for 3 months (going on 4) |
