#Reverb11: Path

Path (Inspired by Patrick Rhone): Patrick Rhone tweeted “some times the best path chooses you.” What path has chosen you?

Never in my life would I have imagined that I would be considering taking root in Georgia — ever. I thought happiness would be further north, in the portion of New Hampshire. I reluctantly moved here considering it a temporary move, a short stay until we got on our feet. I didn’t plan to walk this path, but it chose me. Rather than making a dash for I95 North, I’m slowly meandering down a barely worn dirt road. During this year in Northwest Georgia, I’ve fallen in love with how graceful the landscape appears during the changing seasons. While I doubt I’m going to get a decent amount of snowfall in the winters, I’ve also discovered that it isn’t just about my wants and needs — it’s about my kids, too. Do you have any idea how much my oldest would despise me if we moved somewhere that would fall below 30 for a couple of months a year? The temperature drops below 65, and he’s whining about the cold. (I’m actually quite convinced that he’ll move back to Florida when he grows up.)

There’s tons of land. The planting zone allows for all sorts of delicious plant-life to be grown — including majestic cherry blossoms. I’m close enough to the city of Chattanooga, and I’m fairly close to Atlanta. The people are friendly and offer Southern hospitality. I was looking for small town charm, mountainous landscapes, and sprawling farms, and the path led me here.