That’s a great question. If you know the answer, please let me know!
I’m currently on Day 3 living in a city of 5 million people, ie. Atlanta, and although I’m giving myself a hard time for not nabbing down a solid bestie (outside of Ryan, of course), I think I’ve done pretty well for myself. I signed up for a yoga membership, I tried a barre class at a nearby barre studio, I’ve half way turned our bachelor pad into a liveable apartment, I’ve tried 2 new restaurants, 2 new cafes, and I’ve built what might just be Ikea’s bitchiest dresser (I’m not exaggerating, this thing was a total bitch!).
I’ve also learned a few things about Atlanta. Ready for them? Okay, here they are….
Atlanta drivers are actually crazy, and this is not just a stereotype. Compared to the people here, I drive slowly, and not aggressively. For those of you who have driven with me in a busy city, this is saying something.
Atlanta fall is equivalent of the dead of summer in Canmore. It is hot as all the time. Everyone has air conditioning though, so it’s still not advisable to leave the house without a sweater.
It is incredibly humid here. I haven’t stopped sweating for 3 days and I’m that gross person in yoga who literally has sweat dripping down their nose and blinding them so that they have to blink an unnecessary amount of times in order to even see what the instructor is doing. #embarrassing
People like lululemon here. Thank God.
Before coming down, people kept telling me “Atlanta has the nicest people”. Sure it does, I thought to myself. Atlanta really does have a friendly vibe, and nearly everyone I have met is incredibly friendly and welcoming of my Canadian accent and sweaty ways (seriously, it’s out of control).
Southern accents are awesome. I plan to start saying y’all.
Atlanta is far more racially diverse than anywhere I’ve ever lived before. It’s different and awesome.
Okay, time to get off my computer and go make some friends! 😉