October is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only are the temperatures more
comfortable, but the evolution of the seasons from autumn to winter has special
characteristics that I always look forward to.
The changing of the leaves always makes me feel re-charged in one sense,
and relaxed and content in another.
Along with the better weather, there are so many activities and events
going on during the fall, and we are never at a loss for things to do.
This past weekend, I traveled with my family and a couple
friends to stay the weekend in the Smoky Mountains. Being a native of East Tennessee, those Great
Smoky Mountains were pretty much in my backyard as a child. I moved to upstate (Ithaca) New York when I
was 12 years old, where I also experienced tremendously beautiful scenery. Quite remarkably, the area I lived was very
similar to East Tennessee with its gorges, waterfalls,, lakes and
mountains. Fall in upstate New York is
breathtaking, and a wonderful place to live!
I remember the magnificent Ithaca sunsets on Cayuga Lake that are the
subject of songs and photos, and backdrop to many special events.
This past weekend in Tennessee, the leaves were peaking, and the
color was breathtaking! We took the scenic route back to Georgia this time so
we a better view than just interstate. I
am so glad we chose to take the long way home because there was so much to see! Along with the usual wildlife, we saw a herd
of elk in a field---not something I have ever seen before. We drove past some places from my childhood
and early college years that were especially meaningful to me and my family,
for one reason or another. A lot of history and heritage for my family in those
mountains, and I am blessed to have such warm memories. I came home in an especially peaceful state
of mind.
Back in the 80's, when it came time to go to college, I headed
back to the hills of Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville. After graduating, I lived
there for nearly 23 years prior to moving to Georgia 7 years ago. I love having friends and family in many
parts of the country!
Moving can be stressful, or it can be an exciting
adventure. I have always tried to keep a
positive perspective on relocation, and the opportunity to make new friends and
experience new things. Whenever I have
moved to a new area, I have worked quickly to learn as much as I can about my
new home. Having an incurable curiosity,
this works to the advantage of my clients, as I can be a community resource of information. I love to introduce and welcome our new
neighbors to this area. I am sympathetic
to the challenges of getting established in an unfamiliar place, and work hard
to help my clients overcome any hurdles that may come up.
Starting out completely unfamiliar with my new middle Georgia
home, I had a lot to learn! After lots
of research and loaded with lots of great information, I decided to create a
Facebook page to share. If you want to
find out what's going on in and around Houston County, Georgia on a daily
basis, be sure to check it out: https://www.facebook.com/365ThingsToDoInWarnerRobinsGa. For more home tips, ideas and real estate, check out my other page at https://www.facebook.com/JaniePughofGoldenKeyRealty. And of course if you,
or someone you know, have any real
estate needs, please give me a call!
