Top 10 reasons why I miss atlanta!

Yes, it is 5am....this is my routine most days now.  I wake up at 4 and lay in bed until I decide what to do!  This morning I couldn't stop thinking about all the things I miss  about Atlanta!  It has only been about 8 months since we moved from Atlanta and 2 months since we were able to visit Atlanta but it feels like much longer!  Since I can't travel right now, it will be a few months before we get to visit again, so that has been on my mind.  I've narrowed it down to 10 so I don't lose my audience...  :0)  Oh, and these aren't in any order.....

1. An abundance of good restaurants!  Just to name a few, Genki (Shar, Brittney, Leslie & Christy, thanks for introducing me to Sushi!  I miss our good conversations and laughs!) Fancy Pantry, La Botana (Allison and Lucas, we miss you guys!)

2. North Point Ministries!  I miss my job and working with some of the smartest and most creative people I've ever met....and the friends I made there that encouraged me and loved me inspite of my many flaws!

3. My parents - The ability to visit them because they are just around the corner is something I took for granted and I'm so sorry!  I miss you guys and can't wait to see you in a few weeks.

4. My sister - my heart aches to see my sister!  I try not to think about this one too often because it makes me cry!  It has been so hard being away from her.  Linds, I can't wait to see you in a couple months!

5. Good shopping!  Nordstrom, Macy's and Whole Foods to name a few!  (I think we are getting a Whole Foods here, woohoo!!)

6. Familiarity - I miss knowing where I'm going (most of the time!) and not thinking about how to get there. (Again, most of the time... :0)  Atlanta sights and smells and seeing the leaves change!  I never thought I would miss that but I do!

7. Lots of radio stations - I miss the radio in Atlanta!  There was always something to listen to.......

8. Winter weather - I'm bummed that we missed the snow this year!

9.  My nephews - I miss hugging them and the way they smell! 

10. Sentimental places - all the places that David and I hung out at when we started dating and began our marriage.  Good memories!  Scalini's, Goldberg's, Angie Aparo concerts, Chastain, our 1st house!

So in all fairness I have to give some reasons why I like Jacksonville and why it is growing on me!  Not as many to list as above quite yet but I know there will be more to come!

TOP 5 Reasons Jacksonville is growing on me!

1. David!! Where he is, is where my heart and my home are!  I want to be wherever he is and I would follow him to the ends of the earth!

2. a. Access Church & b. our new community group - (this one deserved an a. and a b.) 

a. our new extended family......we COULD NOT have made the adjustment to Jacksonville without these people!    Thanks for letting us be a part of such a great community!

b.  Our new group of friends that are committed to sharing life together and growing spiritually and in our marriages!  

3. Lisa, Mac & Riley! We are so glad they are here now!  What a blessing to have family here and it has been so fun to get to know them!  Lisa, you are so fun to hang out with.....thanks for hanging out with me while I'm waiting for this little guy to come!

4. NO TRAFFIC!!  Can you believe it???  I don't think I honestly knew that other cities didn't have traffic like Atlanta!  I've only sat in traffic here because of construction, a wreck or a train and not because there are a gazillion people trying to get to one place at 8am or 5 pm!

5. Weather - yes, I know I mentioned that above too but honestly it has been kind of nice to be able to wear flip flops everyday in January and the same outfit everyday since my wardrobe is very limited at this time!  I can pretty much assume that it will be in the mid 60's everyday this month!