It’s always easier to go about life enjoying the little things versus waiting for big moments of happiness to occur. Thursday I was lucky enough to experience something that I say falls in between these two extremes, but leaning more towards “the little things.”
I’ve grown up mostly in Covington, Georgia where there are only a few cool things to do and after those few pastimes are done, it can get quiet boring. While I’m there, the most exciting thing for me to do is either go to Walmart or Target with my brother and sister. I say this not as an insult, but because Atlanta is the exact opposite. There are so many things to do here; when I think I’ve done them all, I’m gladly mistaken and move on to my next adventure. Of course, all the things I do are, for the most part, are positive and don’t negatively affect anyone around. There are even some instances when I retreat back to my natural state of not really doing much. I’m the kind of person who enjoys hanging out with friends and watching movies, so rarely will you see me out on the town at a ridiculous time at night.
On Thursday, though, I got the best of both worlds. (Shannon that was for you.)
A group of friends and I went to a cool place in town so I could take pictures for their blog. (Fairly Normal Girls, go check it out.) While we were there to take pictures in front of this colorful dot wall, I discovered an interesting fish mural right across from it. Now I know that sounds a little weird, but I promise it’s worth a glance.
I thought this wall was amazingly painted so, of course, I had to take pictures in front of it for this blog.
Being there with such great people and exploring more of Atlanta was the highlight of my week. After we were finished taking pictures, we went to this coffee shop (though I don’t drink coffee) and caught up on lost time. Hailey, Shannon, Kristen and I use to have all our classes together last semester, but now I rarely see them. One exception to this is that I still see Kristen because we have a few classes together. She is also responsible for these great pictures.
Being happy is about knowing who to spend time with and how they affect your life. I can honestly say these girls, and the other good friends I’ve made in college have opened my mind to new possibilities and the beauty of this city.
B.