Feeling Nostalgic

After having moved out of beloved Ann Arbor, my home for the past four years, I have become a bit nostalgic thinking about all of the things I enjoyed about that college town. Therefore, I have composed a list of the things I miss most and will never forget about my time there.

1. The University of Michigan- I have so much pride for my alma mater. Obviously that was the main reason I was living in Ann Arbor to begin with, but the University became something much more to me than a place of higher education. There are several professors and several courses that opened my eyes to various issues and topics and got me thinking about things differently. I also met a diverse group of people all intelligent in different ways.

2. The Michigan Daily- Ah, The Daily. I probably spent more time in the Student Publications Building than my actual apartment. Not only did I work there but it was also a nice study-spot. Working for a student-run newspaper was a wonderful experience and will be a useful stepping stone into a future career.

3. Campus Squirrels- They are plump, cute, and practically domestic. I had so much fun feeding the squirrels in the diag and the squirrel that lived by my house, Chewy, that I would often catch in our tree eating whatever goods my neighbors left out for him. I doubt I will ever come across squirrels as fearless (and well fed) as my critter friends in Ann Arbor.

4. Afternoon Delight- By far my favorite breakfast spot, even more so than Angelo's. I always ordered the same thing whenever I went there, but I appreciated the several vegetarian options available. What I also really like about Afternoon Delight is that they are pretty fast even when they have a line to the door, and their food is reasonably priced.

5. South University Bars- Being able to walk home from a night of drinking was marvelous and something I probably won't be able to do again unless I live in the city. Taxis can be pretty expensive, so I'll always remember the good ol' days when I didn't have to worry about who would be my designated driver and where we were going. S. U. bars were conveniently 5 minutes away from my apartment.

6. Frozen Yogurt- Although I will be able to get frozen yogurt anywhere in the country really, I don't know if it will ever quite mean the same to me. Frozen yogurt was often my treat that got me through a night in the library as sad as that sounds.

7. Urban Outfitters on State St. & Liberty - Nothing can beat being able to do two of my favorite things in one day: shopping and learning. Since Urban was conveniently located within walking distance from my classes, I would often stop in for a few minutes before shuffling on to class. The A2 Urban will always be my favorite because it was also the most organized and well-stocked of any of the other Urbans I have ever visited.

Goodbye Ann Arbor, you were good to me, and you will always hold a special place in my heart.