Dear Fayetteville,

When I first entered the beautiful city that is you, I was AMAZED. First of all, thank you for being one of the most beautiful towns I have ever set foot in and probably will ever set foot in. Thank you for your beautiful fall leaves, your gorgeous snow covered grounds, and your lovely sunny days.

Thank you for some of the best football games I have ever been to. I get that this is specifically a university thing, but I felt like I had to acknowledge it. Football Saturday's are a major thing here and I love every minute of them. From tailgating to afterparties, every part of it is a fantastic adventure that makes September through November a very exciting time.

Thank you for your amazing food. From Arsaga's, to Hammontree's, to Burton's Comfort Creamery, you have given me some of the best memories through food. And I thank you.

Thank you for being one of the friendliest cities to live in. Everywhere I go, people say hello and ask how my day is going. There is real "Southern charm" going on here that I appreciate and love very much.

Thank you for turning a "indoor girl' into an "outdoor girl". Now that I have experienced the "great outdoors" that is the natural state, I am so much happier being outside. There is so many things to do like walk around campus, sit outside while sipping coffee and enjoying the sunshine, or study on Old Main Lawn. I love living in such a beautiful, nature filled place.

Fayetteville, I loved you the moment I set foot. I will always think of this as home, even when I go home to Texas. Anytime I am away, I am always looking forward to coming back. I love you forever and always, Fayetteville.

Love,

Emily