How I Fell in Love With a City
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

How I Fell in Love With a City

"We're happy we're on your mind!"

34
How I Fell in Love With a City
TripAdvisor

When thinking of your dream home, where do you see it? We have all, at one time, thought about our dream home, in our dream state, in our dream city. I would have never expected mine to be Savannah, Georgia. It's really hard for me to explain, too! There is not one singular thing that I can pinpoint my reason for falling in love with the history-filled treasure that sits on the coast of The Atlantic Ocean. It is equally rich in stories from the past and the opportunity to create new stories in the future.

Savannah, Georgia was described by a friend as 'irresistible'. The word irresistible doesn't even begin to describe it, my hunger for wanting to see more of the city was quite insatiable and there was no way that the few days that we had to 'explore' were going to cut it. As soon as I stepped onto the cobblestone street from my cousins car, I was hooked.

When driving down many of the well-known streets in Savannah, you can expect to be taken aback by the amazing beautiful view. There were natural canopies made from centuries-old oak trees and Spanish moss, there were civil war era style houses, and the cities squares all offer up something unique and you can't leave without visiting all 21 of them.

Forsyth Park was on the to-do list, as was Mercer House and a walk-through of historical downtown. We had lunch at a cozy little hole in the wall restaurant called FireFly and the food was amazing, we visited a corner-store bookshop that had a tea room and areas for children to play, and we walked through Forsyth Park and listened to the musicians that frequent the walkways. We took every picture opportunity that presented itself and we have a pretty good representation of our mini-vacation.

The reason I am listing all of these things off is because I cannot pinpoint what exactly made me fall in love with the place. Was it the way that you could get your fair share of history, shopping, and beach time done in the span of one day? Or was it the fact that Savannah was the perfect mix of Antebellum and contemporary style? Was it the fact that, and believe this or not, it held the most beautiful cemetery I had ever laid eyes on? Because Bonaventure is a legitimate beautiful cemetery. Or was it the hum you could hear when you really listened? The hum of true, born and bred, Savannahians telling their secrets and stories to people who had never hear them before?

I cannot exactly tell you what it was that pulled away a little piece of me, but it is so strong that I want to pack up all of my things and transfer to Armstrong State. It is so strong that I can see myself living in downtown Savannah one day.

I packed up not only the things I arrived with, but with the memories I made as well. Memories of a very eccentric cab driver named Nate and stories of Lady Chablis and her role in a book and movie that made Savannah even more famous than it already was. Memories of good food and of stories told of the ghosts and rituals that still haunt the cobblestone streets. Memories of wedding parties taking horse drawn carriage rides to Forsyth park for their wedding photos and of little hole-in-the-wall bookstores and restaurants.

I can definitely say that I didn't get to see everything that I wanted to see, but I can also say that I will definitely be frequenting the streets of Savannah, Georgia.

I fell in love with a city, and I cannot wait to get back to it.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

57379
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

36979
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

958722
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

190709
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments