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My flight out was super early, and I got to see dawn from the plane
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My flight out was super early, and I got to see dawn from the plane
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Post Dunwoody, the apartment complex I almost chose. The far north end of the city, rent was good and the property was very pretty and spacious with lots of trees. If you wanted suburb commuter living, it\'s a good choice
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Post Dunwoody, the apartment complex I almost chose. The far north end of the city, rent was good and the property was very pretty and spacious with lots of trees. If you wanted suburb commuter living, it\'s a good choice
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While in Buckhead I passed this fenced in lot. It looked like it had been partially demolished for so long that flowers were growing in it. There something sweet about it.
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While in Buckhead I passed this fenced in lot. It looked like it had been partially demolished for so long that flowers were growing in it. There something sweet about it.
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Fountains by the Underground Atlanta at the heart of the city. (Five Points)
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Fountains by the Underground Atlanta at the heart of the city. (Five Points)
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The World of Coca Cola. (Coke is headquartered in the city)
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The World of Coca Cola. (Coke is headquartered in the city)
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you can see the capitol building from here.
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you can see the capitol building from here.
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a big coke bottling mock-up machine
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a big coke bottling mock-up machine
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they had a soda fountain setup, but it was crammed with school kids ona field trip, so I skipped it
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they had a soda fountain setup, but it was crammed with school kids ona field trip, so I skipped it
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Look! the coke polar bear!
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Look! the coke polar bear!
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view of the three story building
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view of the three story building
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Ah yes, the real attraction, all you can drink coke soft drinks from around the world
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Ah yes, the real attraction, all you can drink coke soft drinks from around the world
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I found this showcase of different products very interesting, particularly the water pouch.
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I found this showcase of different products very interesting, particularly the water pouch.
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The commercial business person in me continues to rear their head. I couldn't help but notice rows of business-traveller oriented ads here.
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The commercial business person in me continues to rear their head. I couldn't help but notice rows of business-traveller oriented ads here.
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And yet right across the street, ads aimed at a different crowd. This side of the street was lined with athletic shoe stores.
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And yet right across the street, ads aimed at a different crowd. This side of the street was lined with athletic shoe stores.
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An example of the kind of shops under the pick up lines banner.
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An example of the kind of shops under the pick up lines banner.
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Looking into downtown, Coke is still staking out its territory
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Looking into downtown, Coke is still staking out its territory
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I found it funny that Accenture occupied the building where I happened to stop to use a Kinko's.
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I found it funny that Accenture occupied the building where I happened to stop to use a Kinko's.
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Olympic Centennial Park was very nice, and the weather was gorgeous.
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Olympic Centennial Park was very nice, and the weather was gorgeous.
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I loved the modern park there surrounded by buildings on all sides.
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I loved the modern park there surrounded by buildings on all sides.
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There were at least 2 skyscrapers on the skyline currently under construction. I think that made me feel like I belonged here more than anything else I saw. Lots of people building their futures in this city.
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There were at least 2 skyscrapers on the skyline currently under construction. I think that made me feel like I belonged here more than anything else I saw. Lots of people building their futures in this city.
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Proof that I ate at the Varsity, where EVERYONE told me I had to go if I came to Atlanta.
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Proof that I ate at the Varsity, where EVERYONE told me I had to go if I came to Atlanta.
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens. They were huge and pretty, but I was getting tired so didn't see all of it.
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens. They were huge and pretty, but I was getting tired so didn't see all of it.
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Piedmont Park was right nearby, but it looked like a lot of it was being re-scaped for summer, so I decided to wait until I move here.
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Piedmont Park was right nearby, but it looked like a lot of it was being re-scaped for summer, so I decided to wait until I move here.
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Weird but neat fountain with lots of clear tubing in the Gardens,
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Weird but neat fountain with lots of clear tubing in the Gardens,
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A peek of the city. This place is very close to my apartment. (Walking distance if you're not tired, or a short bus ride)
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A peek of the city. This place is very close to my apartment. (Walking distance if you're not tired, or a short bus ride)
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I did see the Locomotion in the Gardens exhibit while I was there. It was really interesting!
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I did see the Locomotion in the Gardens exhibit while I was there. It was really interesting!
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They had a big area set up with toy trains running through it and over bridges.
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They had a big area set up with toy trains running through it and over bridges.
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Complete with tunnels too
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Complete with tunnels too
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I didn't realize it at first, but they had all these wooden, organic-looking structures set up to resemble prominent Atlanta landmarks.
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I didn't realize it at first, but they had all these wooden, organic-looking structures set up to resemble prominent Atlanta landmarks.
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Onigiri!! I ate twice at a greatJapanese restaurant in Lenox. The second night I just did Onigiri takeout, and was so amused to find this drawing on the take out box.
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Onigiri!! I ate twice at a greatJapanese restaurant in Lenox. The second night I just did Onigiri takeout, and was so amused to find this drawing on the take out box.
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It looks a lot like the drawings of Onigiri from the series Fruits Basket, and I can't help but wonder if someone there was a fan. (This is what real onigiri looks like)
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It looks a lot like the drawings of Onigiri from the series Fruits Basket, and I can't help but wonder if someone there was a fan. (This is what real onigiri looks like)
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Pictures of the apartment I finally decided on. (Or rather an identical one to it.)
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Pictures of the apartment I finally decided on. (Or rather an identical one to it.)
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what a great view in the living room, especially out the left window.
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what a great view in the living room, especially out the left window.
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The left window, as well as my bedroom window, faces the downtown skyline. It's perfect for me.
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The left window, as well as my bedroom window, faces the downtown skyline. It's perfect for me.
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From the bedroom window
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From the bedroom window
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My only gripe is that the window from the kitchen into the living room isn't bigger. Still, I'm just glad it has one.
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My only gripe is that the window from the kitchen into the living room isn't bigger. Still, I'm just glad it has one.
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And here's a nice scan from the brochure of what the building looks like from the outside. It is a little more expensive that the apartments North of the city, but not too much. And ultimately, I am a city girl. I should be in a high rise.
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And here's a nice scan from the brochure of what the building looks like from the outside. It is a little more expensive that the apartments North of the city, but not too much. And ultimately, I am a city girl. I should be in a high rise.
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