This year for Memorial Day I took my first adult trip! I have a friend interning in Atlanta, to two of us flew out to spend the long weekend with er and explore all Atlanta has to offer! I decided to fly in late Friday night so that I could maximize my my time in the city!
First thing Saturday morning, we woke up and went to have breakfast at The Dwarf House also known as the original Chick-Fil-A! Those of you who know me, know I can’t eat fried food, but I totally made an exception this day (and regretted it later). I have Chick-Fil-A chicken and waffles and waffle fries. My taste buds were so happy!
Next we went to the Porch experience center where my friend is interning. She gave us a tour of her summer home and we watched as people drove Porches on the track and toured the museum filled with vintage Porche cars.
We then went to the Jimmy Carter presidential library. This was such a cool experience to be able to learn a bit of our nation’s history. I have now been to two of the 12 presidential libraries, who wants to go traveling to visit the next one???
We grabbed lunch at the Ponce City Market and took a stroll down the Beltline. Ponce City Market is full of cute little lunch spots and bakeries and sweet treats. We left here and went to The Varsity, the oldest diner in town. We didn’t eat here, it was just an excuse for a photo shoot!
By this point we were exhausted, so we picked up a few things at the grocery store for dinner, took a walk around the neighborhood and curled up to watch a movie!
Sunday morning we went to the shops at Buckhead early, before they were open. We didn’t want to shop, so this way we got to see the beautiful area and take photos without all of the crowds! We went to church at Buckhead Christ Covenant where some other friends go, and I even got to see my friend lead worship! It was such a special moment to see her using her talents to share the Gospel. Then the five of us went to lunch at Holler and Dash Biscuit House.
For the rest of the afternoon, we started taking advantage of our CityPass. The CityPass lets you see multiple museums at a discount! We started at the Civil Rights museum. Not only does the Civil Rights museum go through the Civil Rights time period, but it also brings it into the modern era and shows how the fight for civil rights is still alive today.
Our last stop of the day was the Georgia Aquarium. I absolutely love aquariums and zoos! This aquarium is the number 1 in the world. There were some great exhibits, we stood with the penguins, saw shark, and watched the most incredible dolphin show!
Monday started with a tour of CNN, it was arguably the coolest activity we did and the one I was looking forward to the least! Our next stop was the Coca-Cola Museum. Here we saw their happiness project, the polar bear, the history of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola marketing through the years, and the tour ends in a room where you taste different Coke products from all over the world!
Our last museum was the Natural History Museum, and we spent the rest of the day driving around the city and taking pictures with the city skyline and other fun locations!
I had the best time hanging out with two of my best girls! I am excited for my next trip!
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You may have seen me mention before that this is the “Year of Experiences” for my family! Rather than buy gifts, we are focusing on creating memories through activities together as a family. One of these experiences, was a Segway tour through Cowtown (Fort Worth)!
If you have ever wondered what Paul Blart, Mall Cop felt like, then you should definitely take a Segway ride! They were surprisingly easy to get accustomed to and drive. Segway are totally based on balance. They move when you move, and how you move. The way you lean directs where the Segway goes. It’s startling at first when you step on, but we all got the hang of it in nothing flat!
Fort Worth was such a fun city to tour around in! We got to see some of the historical areas of the city, and ride along the the Trinity Trails path. By the end of our afternoon trip, we felt like professional Segway rider/drivers! Can I take one of these home with me???
As a recent professional, I needed to start building a wardrobe to match my daily career. As most girls who headed off off to college, I only wanted the tall 4 in heels. I believe me, I wore them, for years. I love those shoes, and absolutely did not throw them out, but I did come to the realization that I needed more practical shoes for the office. 4 inch heels are not the best decision for your feet, and knowing that I would need to wear heels most days I know I needed to have shorter heels.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there! I am so happy to be spending Mother’s Day with my mom. Being with my mom has always been so important to me, sometimes I would meet my parents half way between college and school to grab dinner! I am excited to be celebrating Mother’s Day without all of the stress of finals, and summer internships!
Today I’m sharing some table topics for your mom!
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