Athens

Once upon a time I was born in Athens Regional Medical Center. And then I was sitting behind a computer in Athens, Ga, like right now.

The picture us of the Humans Rights Festival in Athens that is held every year in May.

We went the a UGA football game. If you’re new to the south you must go to a game. It is an experience you will hardly believe!

this is the best college town there is! the music, downtown, university, people, atmosphere, can not be beat!!

i spent two months living in athens with my then-boyfriend before he moved up here to seattle. one day, he was an artist, and when a friend of his was having a show, he went (i had a headache that day and stayed home, dammit).

he was standing there talking to his friend when some bald guy came up and said many nice things about the guy’s work. matt (the ex-boyfriend) didn’t understand why compliments from a random bald guy. after the bald guy left, they had this conversation:

the friend: wow! michael stipe likes my artwork!

matt: he was here?

the friend (once he picked his jaw up off the floor): that was him.

oops.

he left

mmm lived there… gr8 small town

If you take a trip to Atlanta, it is totally worth heading up to Athens. It is only about an hour or so from Atlanta, and it is a very cool college town. It has a great nightlife, tons of bars, and it is worth a visit to the 40 Watt music club. Also, lots of great little places to eat. The downtown area is really cute and all the local restaurants are fabulous. I recommend trying out the Grit and then heading over to the Go! Bar for a drink.

I spent a fun weekend here. I’d go back anytime.

Visited a friend there. Had a great time, didn’t see as much as I would have liked. Love the coffee bars and think every college town should have some.

I like Athens alot, but im not a fan of the University of Georgia. Its cool to visit for fun, but i dont suggest to go to the school. (no offense to the students, but many people are obsessed with UGA, and are mainly just kids who think whatever their parents say is right without thinking for themselves.

Love it enough to move there. We bought some land there last year and plan on building as soon as we can.