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everything is a once in a lifetime experience. i share mine here.

Admiring Columbia

I'm sitting on the steps of the South Carolina State House.

You gotta admit, even though the State House is home to some of the
biggest goofballs in our government, it is an architectural
masterpiece. The same architect designed both the SC State House and
the US Capitol Building - and there is proof in their similarities...
a magnificent towering dome, monolithic stone columns, etc. It is a
place to admire for it's detail and history.

But what I enjoy about coming here more than anything else is that it
is surrounded by an emaculate landscape, hustling traffic, and is at
the very center of everything that is Columbia. This city is growing
into one beautiful place, with tons of green space, new life and
opportunities.

I'm excited to call this home.

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Most satisfying lunch recommendation. Ever.

I wanted to give a big shout out to @MrsCaffeinated for the most fantastic lunch recommendation ever. Where? The Gourmet Shop in five points. 

With me not being very familiar with the restaurants in five points, it wasn't a surprise that I hadn't heard about it. But her suggestion for the 'incredible chicken salad' was spot on. I walked there from campus, technically the other side of campus, but after the meal I quickly came to the conclusion that I would have walked from the other side of South Carolina just to eat the grilled chicken salad. The chicken came out steaming. The salad had all sorts of greens and veggies. It was simple, filling and oh-so-yummy.

If I had a lady-friend, I'd venture to say It'd be the perfect spot for a mid-afternoon lunch on the patio. I will say however, I'm certain it can get pretty hectic during lunch hour because, like many restaurants in 5 points, there's not much sitting room. Regardless, this is one of those places you. must. try. 

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USC Horseshoe [image]

It's one of the most beautiful days we've had in a while. Being on the horseshoe makes it that much better.

Update: For my readers that aren't familiar with the horseshoe... the horseshoe is on the University of South Carolina - Columbia campus, and sits between Sumter, Pendleton, Pickens and Greene streets in Downtown Columbia. It is the site of the university's original campus founded in 1801 -- and features a long brick-paved walkway that forms the shape of a horseshoe. (The opening of the horseshoe faces Sumter St.) Within the center of the horseshoe is green space, with lush green grass and large old shady oaks. On any given day hundreds of students use the open space for relaxation, an afternoon game of frisbee, or studying. The outer perimeter of the horseshoe is lined with the first buildings ever erected on the university campus. The original college buildings are still in use today and house many university offices, a campus museum, library, chapel, and the president's house.

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