[cinnamongrrl]

I had to reconcile my hatred for the city of Charlotte. I think I unfairly measured it against Asheville..and did not give it a fair shot.

Yes, it's a big, scary city, and it's so easy to get lost in. GPS has helped me with that...

I also thought it lacked beauty, but upon traversing the town on foot (because like most cities it lacks parking) I found some very pretty places. I had to cross a park to arrive at my destination...and I found it quite lovely. Especially on such a pretty day...

I mistakenly thought Charlotte was unfriendly...but every time I go there I've had nice conversations with complete stranger. I even had a nice man escort me from the parking lot to my destination...and the lady at the business I was visiting thanked me for the nice talk we had...people have always been happy to help me when I was lost there previously.

As Madonna once said, "beauty's where you find it..."