Embracing Your Weekend

As a college senior, I've decided that it would be shameful to spend my weekends sitting at home watching Netflix. A quick description of my weekend adventures since Fall started.

Football Games and County Fair Treats

All of Bulldog nation will tell you that nothing is better than a meeting between the hedges. (Side note: #FreeGurley) I've made it a point to make sure game day Saturdays are spent in Sanford as compared to work or studying at home. After all, once I graduate I will be paying way more than $60 for season tickets. 

Making memories with my amazing friends

After a great game, me and the roommate made a spontaneous Sunday trip to the Perry Fair. My first time going since I grew up in north Georgia. To say that my life was changed by turkey legs, bloomin onions, apple dumplings, and fried cookie dough is an understatement. But it was great to spend the weekend with friends and country cooking.

Family Getaways

After weeks of school and the stress that naturally occurs, I was ready to get away from Athens. Fortunately, my aunt had planned a weekend trip in Big Canoe, a mountain community in Jasper, GA. My immediate family, aunt, uncle, cousins, and grandparents all met up to spend some quality time together for a peaceful lazy weekend. Even though it rained most of the time, we spent our days catching up and just enjoying each other's company away from the hustle and bustle of normal life. 

Big Canoe, Jasper, GA

Mountain Hikes

One of the best pieces of advice I was given as a freshman was to wait until senior year to complete my PE requirement. With the stress of graduating and finding a full time job for afterwards, my backpacking and hiking class has been a welcome outlet. This past weekend I said goodbye to social media and civilization and carried everything I needed on my back for a 3 mile hike up Black Rock Mountain. 

While my muscles are sore today from carrying a backpack up and then down the mountain, the solace I found was great. Some of the views were amazing and the pictures do not do them justice. Even though "roughing it" may not be for everyone, I think I may have found a new hobby.

Black Rock Lake

The best parts of my adventures is that I have been able to share my experiences on social media. Especially with those family members and friends who live far away. Instagram has been my go-to outlet lately and has been the definition of a picture is worth a 1,000 words.