The Culture

The South definitely has its own culture. In the Midwest, khaki shorts and a nice shirt would be appropriate weekend wear. Here - it is sundresses all the way!

Pros and Cons

Pro: Most people are extraordinarily friendly.

Con: It's not home.

Pros & Cons

Pro: In the South, they can call you ma'am without making you feel old.

Con: Red clay passes as soil.

Athens, GA - My New Home

I got to Athens, GA late afternoon yesterday. The drive from Nashville to Athens wasn't too terrible. Although, once I got past Nashville and towards Chattanooga, the hills became steeper & I had to go MUCH, MUCH slower than the posted 70 mph. Rhonda & I made it, though.

As silly as it sounds, it gives me great comfort to know that my car, Rhonda the Honda, is here with me on this adventure. She has been with me for a lot of adventures & helped me accomplish a lot of my goals. She drove me back and forth so I could get my Masters & PhD. She drove me to Springfield, then Champaign, and now to Athens!

The people are nice here but I sure do miss home.

Athens, GA or Bust

Left Central IL yesterday morning & made it to Nashville, TN yesterday afternoon.

Passed by Clarksville, TN - Gateway to the New South.

Looking forward to my new Southern adventure!

Dixie Land Living

After living my entire life within a 60 mile radius of my hometown, I am branching out and seeking new adventures.

I left my home in Central Illinois today for the Land of Dixie, where I have taken a job with the University of Georgia, Athens.

I look forward to my time in Athens, learning more about the people and the culture.

As a Midwesterner & die hard Illini, it will definitely be different living in the South & cheering for the 'Dawgs. But, as you know, you can take the girl out of the Midwest but you can't take the Midwest out of the girl.

Georgia is DEFINITELY on my mind!