In love

Yes, I am in love with Athens, Georgia. I somehow manipulated my way into a compnay recruiting trip to the beloved town lastnight. I made this outing the most urgent thing of my week when really I wasnt even invited. How cool is that? But let me tell you - I rocked. I love to talk to people about my company, HomeBanc, and the cool opportunities I have found here. I was alive and really felt like I was in my sweet spot! What a great feeling. Okay, but let's back up - I drive into Athens as the sun is going down. As you come over the loop onto Milledge the horizon is picture perfect and I immediatly feel like an undergrad again. I used to love to drive around the loop at night when we came home to Windsor and take in the setting sun. It gives you that feeling like you are where you are at that moment because you are supposed to be there. So I drive down Milledge and as soon as I get to 5 points, you see runners and bikers on everycorner. 'Sons' - the greatest place in Athens for an outside beer and slice of pizza, is starting to show some activity. A pair is walking out of Hodgsons with a cheap old-fashioned icecream in hand. It's like when you have been away from home for a while and then you come back and the moment you open the door it smells the way it should - that home smell. A few boys are on the porch of the Lambda Chi house rocking away.
Eventually I make it to the Georgia Continuing Ed Center and I can remember sitting in the very place these seniors were sitting 3 years ago. I really felt like I could connect with them having been removed so recently. Yet - so much has happened.
PS- can I have a crush on graduating seniors or is that illegal? Hey, I when out with someone who recruited me when I was there - I think this is fine.
And get this - I got an Auburn ticket from a cute senior girl who really wanted some gas money to go see her boyfriend this weekend. Hey, I have a job these days and would love to support her trip to see the boyfriend and I got a ticket out of it - Bonus of the night!
But the best bonus is CKP1010. Charlsie and I met at The Resort. We sat outside and drank a Pauloner and had black bean crepes and fried green maters. Charlsie is probably tired of the Resort since she gets to visit often and every Friaday night before games with her fam. But I crave the Resort. And I crave Charlsie time. We just work well together. We are both the presidents of eachothers fan clubs and we do a great job at it.
Lastnight was a perfect getaway.
How lucky am I to get to go back Friday for the game and then next Thursday for another little reunion.
Athens is my little piece of heaven just a short drive away.