Traveling Pants

I feel like I have been all over the Carolina's and Georgia in the past week. Kind of insane how quickly one can move. I left North Carolina on August 1 and arrived in Atlanta. I didn't really know what to expect of Atlanta, as I have never been here, but it really is a cool city. Downtown Atlanta is huge and I am so excited to go and explore. I am planning to ride the Marta this weekend into downtown and go and check out the sites. The house I am living at is only 15 minutes from downtown, but traffic going into downtown Atlanta isn't ideal (even on the weekends).
The lady I am living with, Pat, is just a doll. She is so sweet and is always sure to give me a map so I don't get lost. She showed me all the back roads to the grocery store, CVS, the bank, etc. I also went to church with her my first weekend here and met some pretty amazing people. One couple owns an aluminum supply company, which was right up my ally and his wife owns a camp for kids who have lost a parent. Pretty phenomenal people and I felt very privileged to have met them. I also met the owner of a chemical supply company and he was so much fun to talk to. He is very determined to find me a nice man to hang out with while I am in Atlanta. I wish him luck. I also met a gentleman originally from Birmingham and he told me all about the city and a few sites I need to check out while I am there. Everyone was so helpful and so kind and I am really happy I had the opportunity to meet them.
The next 3 weeks are going to be rigorous, but I am excited about the work I have planned. I will actually only be in Atlanta until August 23 and will then be moving on for a visit to see a family friend in Pulaski, TN. I will stay there and work northern Alabama for the week and then on Friday, August 28, I will be leaving for a stay in Denver. I will be doing some work out there for a couple weeks and then going down to Florida for about 6 weeks.
I just got back from Myrtle Beach last night after a little mini vacation. I had a great time relaxing on the beach and hanging out with my North Carolina mom, Carla, and her kids. I got a lot of reading done, which felt really good. I was really behind and feel like I am moving again in this area of my life.
That's everything for now. This week will be full of work stuff and then I am planning a fun filled weekend in the city of Atlanta. I'll keep you updated...