Why I Love Valdosta
Welcome to the sneaky giveaway via this vintage post. Just leave a comment below to enter to win a TRX home kit! I’ll pick the winner this Thursday night, midnight EST and announce in Friday Faves. xoxo
I know what you’re thinking. You saw the title and probably thought “What in the what? LOVE Valdosta? She couldn’t stand that place”
As you guys know, I wasn’t the biggest Valdosta fan on the planet and definitely made it known a thousand handful of times on the blog. Even though I wasn’t in love with it at first, Valdizzy now has a special place in my heart.
When we first drove into Valdosta, with the Pilot in the U-Haul towing his Jeep and Viesa, myself following him in my car with Bella, I wondered what in the world I got myself into.
It had a Wal-Mart, no Trader Joe’s for four hours, the mall had JC Penney’s and Sears instead of Dillard’s or Nordstrom, a Victoria’s Secret with the 80s style gold heart wallpaper (shopping ability is critical haha), and I was a little afraid of the unknown. Despite being in North Carolina for a couple of months with the Pilot (which I loved), I hadn’t spent much time in the South. I didn’t know any of the wives yet and was about to start a new job as a department store Area Sales Manager.
Even though I’m a very positive person in general, quite a few times I’d mention to the Pilot that I was unhappy and felt trapped in my new situation. He said to me “One day, probably after we move, you’ll think of Valdosta and miss it. We’ll have good memories here, I promise”
He was totally right.
The Pilot is so wise like that 😉
Since we’re about to find out our new assignment (any day now, please!!) I thought it would be fun to reflect on the things I really do LOVE about Valdosta.
Our condo:
(the kitchen was my fave, by far)
Dinners at 306 North, Two Friends and Charlie Trippers
Being SO close to Jacksonville and Orlando
The PEOPLE. People in Valdosta are so friendly and kind – I was very fortunate to build friendships with my clients, fellow trainer and boss at the gym
The lifelong friends I made through the squadron. The wives, now my closest friends, ended up being like family to me, especially while the Pilot was away.
Main Squeeze
The INDIAN RESTAURANT 🙂
Fresh organic fruits and veggies, harvested before our eyes at Robert’s Farm
My dentist (he never hurt me with the tooth-scraper)
All of the memories that I’ll never forget….
Legendary dinner parties, gardening, when the Pilot saved the dog, grilling together, pool days, girls nights, date nights, cuddling on the couch and watching movies…
Starting this little blog, which ended up being the most amazing, exciting, best job I could ever wish for. You’re all 100% the reason why this little space is so much fun 🙂
If I didn’t start out in Valdosta, I wouldn’t have the blog, or you guys <3
Things work out the way they’re supposed to, right?
xoxo
Gina
When was the last time a less-than-stellar situation turned out way better than you imagined??
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Sneaky as a girl in sneakers dancing to Sneaker Pimps!
Sneaky sneaky! TRX is a personal fave, and a home kit would be great to get my fiancé in on the fitness fun!
I’m still pretty new to your blog (the last few months) so it’s been cool getting to know you through your older posts. It’s too bad you live on the other side of the continent; I feel like we would be excellent friends lol
Sneaky! I would love to win a TRX kit and try the workout!
Sneaky giveaway and a great vintage post to read! 🙂
great sneaky-ness! Love it!
Results of the survey are spot on love it
I would love to win the TRX home package. I too am expecting, and this would absolutely help with getting back into pre-baby shape!
yay sneaky giveaways!! love your blog, always have!! since before Livi even !! fingers crossed for trx !!
I’d love to give TRX a try without having to worry about falling on my face in front of the whole gym 🙂
Love that you are doing a post-baby bod program! I’m due in October, so I will be ready to start the program with you! Thanks for hosting the sneaky giveaway!
What a throwback post 🙂
Love sneaky give aways!!
I love sneaky giveaways! Yay! Also, I just tried TRX for the first time last week. LOVED IT! So a home kit would be great. Challenging and fun – my favorite combo, though I don’t know how you are doing it pregnant . . . you are awesome.
Sneaky giveaway! Posting a video of your interpretive dance is still welcome! 🙂
awww i remember those days <3
Awesome Giveaway!
yay
hehehe this is very sneaky!
I really loved the flashback post!! It seems like the Valdosta days weren’t that long ago, but also seems forever ago when you look at where you are now! I’ve been reading for YEARS and just love your blog…I don’t comment often, but you do a great job!
ooo sneaky post! And fun valdosta fun!
Even though I voted for an interpretive dance… I’d love the TRX!
Love sneaky giveaways 🙂 I workout from home, so TRX would be such a great addition to my tiny apartment!!
awesome giveaway! I have always loved your blogs and the tips/tricks you offer!
I love TRX, thanks for the giveaway!
How fun to go back and read post for a sneaky giveaway!
Sneaky sneaky!!
Yes to the sneaky giveaway!!
Sneaky! 😉
Love the sneakiness (and TRX!)!
It was fun to read an old post! 🙂
Man! So much awesome! Love this sneaky giveaway. Thanks for all you do, Gina! <3
Working on getting a home gym set up, would love a trx package!
I loooove TRX! A home kit would be amazing 🙂
wohoo! I’d love to win a TRX home kit!
The date on this post has me thinking what the heck was I doing in February 2011? No kids yet so I’m assuming I was just very well-rested…
I have never used TRX, would love to try it!
yay! i love sneaky giveaways! an at home trx would be awesome!
Sneaky giveaway! Fun to read this vintage post too 🙂
Nice sneaky giveaway :]
Sneaky! I would love a home kit!
Love the sneaky give away!
Yeah:) Reminded me of Indian food Wednesday posts!
i would love to win! What a great old post also 🙂
would love to win this TRX giveaway! 🙂
I signed up for your post-natal fitness plan. I am JUST getting back into things at 7 months post partum (things were cuh-razy before then) and anything that I can cram into my schedule would help!!
Ha sneaky giveaway!
Sneaky giveaway fun! 🙂 I loved the blog results and am midly sad about the dance losing out….
Sneaky sneaky!
Love sneaky giveaways!