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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I love the sneaky giveaway and love your blog! Congrats on all the success!
Fun idea! Thanks for the chance to win. xo
What a fun way to do a giveaway! I’d love to try TRX, was reading one of your workouts and was intrigued!
Love TRX! 🙂
I would love a TRX set!
Love the vintage post!
TRX me!!
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TRX kit would be sahweet!
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When I belonged to a gym I loved try and would love to have one in our basement gym. It would be a perfect addition to all your inspiration provided daily on your blog!
I’ve never tried TRX but I’d love to!
I’ve only tried TRX once but it kicked my butt! I’ve been doing more at home workouts so this would be great : )
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sneaky posts are my fav!
Such a cool idea to link to a throwback post!
I haven’t tried TRX but I would love to!
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Thanks for the giveaway- I’m setting a home gym now and can’t wait to try out some of your new workouts in it!
Yeay trx!!!
Ahh yum….that pic of Indian cuisine. Yum.
Would love to do trx!
Great silly face picture! Trx @home please!
Sneaky Squirrel!
Thanks Gina!
Great post! Gotta make the best of everything, right? I love the TRX system and would love to be able to use it at home!
I’ve heard great things about TRX!! would love to incorporate it into my fitness routine!
TRX sneaky giveaway!
TRX has been something that has intimidated me for so long, but I FINALLY worked up the courage to try a workout using the the set at my gym the other day and loved it! Getting my own set would be amazing so I wouldn’t have to make a fool of myself in public anymore ;).
very clever, I’d love to have my very own TRX
What a sneaky and fun giveaway 🙂
When I started reading your blog I remember thinking, “Where in the world is Valdosta?” Now I notice it mentioned more often and I always think of you and the pilot! A TRX would be an awesome addition to our at home garage-gym!
love TRX
I absolutely love TRX you can make a workout as “hard” or “easy” as you want and there are a bazillion different ways to use it. Love your blog, thanks for all you do!
So sneaky!
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TRX… At home… Post baby sounds like a great way for me to get back to pre baby bod;)
As a reader of about a year, it was great to read this old post! Now I have to poke around to find out more about the dog in the photo, as it doesn’t look like Bella or Caro!
Sneaky is the best!
Love your sneaky giveaways!
It’s so fun to go along with your on all of your adventures!
<3
Love the sneak attack!
PS – Based on one of your recommendations, I hauled it to Tiki Port at 6:15 pm – they close at 6!! And all the way from Houston! D’oh!! Next time I am here for sure!
Love TRX!
I love sneaky giveaways!!!