Let's just start by saying I'm a mountains kind of girl. Ever since high school I always wanted to go to Appalachian State and live in this town of Boone that I'd visited on occasion during my childhood. The beauty of the mountains has never ceased to take my breath away. During my college years at App, I felt so entirely blessed to be a Mountaineer and enjoy the beauty (rain or shine!) on a daily basis.
Needless to say, it was difficult for me to move back home after college and then even further away when I lived out east in "the flatlands" (as I affectionately call it) in order to take on my first year of teaching. Since June, however, my hubby brought us back to the mountains to live out our last 8 months on NC soil (HALLELUJAH!) before moving out west to Arizona.
Ok, so here are my favorite pieces:
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| First and foremost.. Appalachian State University. My Alma Mater lies at the heart of this town. I'm just a little partial to this little place nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. |
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| To tag on to that... I'll also miss Kidd Brewer Stadium dearly. At 3,333 feet, it's something a Mountaineer will always hold close to their heart! |
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| Driving on the Parkway. It's beautiful any time of year, but especially in the Fall. If you haven't had the pleasure of taking this route,then I'll answer your question: Yes, it really is this beautiful! (and no, I didn't take this picture) |
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| Woodlands' BBQ |
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| Live music at Woodlands, including Wagon Wheel. Ohh yeah. |
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| Mellow Mushroom's Funky Q Chicken Pizza.. even though there's a Mellow in Phoenix, it won't be the same. Plus, it'll be a 30+ minute drive. |
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| Coyote Kitchen. This is my all time favorite place to eat in Boone. (Is it bad that what I'll miss is mostly food?!) |
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| This one is mainly for hubs. Bojangles is a staple in the south that we will defintiely miss. Especially their sweet tea. Do they serve sweet tea in AZ restaurants? |
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| This one isn't specific to Boone.. just to the southeast. We'll miss this sweet goodness! Brad and I are bringing a stash of it with us though (and Ben, if you're reading this: we're bringing some for you and Sheana anyway.. deal with it!) :) |
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| Our Monday wing night tradition at Macado's. And def. the cinnamon rolls. |
OH, one more....
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| I will not miss the infamous Wendy's intersection traffic. |
