Carolina In My Mind

Well friends, it's officially official, I am moving to North Carolina!  This fall I will start at Duke University's Divinity School to get my M.Div. for seminary.  I am beyond excited to begin this new chapter in my life.  North Carolina has always been a home away from home for me because of the amount of time I spent with my family and youth group.  I believe that my soul actually resides in the Smokey Mountains, so I delight in the fact that I will soon be within a 2 hours' drive of my beloved mountains.  In the spirit of my future move I wish to share all things North Carolina with the Bloggosphere!


 
Fun Facts about North Carolina: 
Capital City - Raleigh
Location - 35.821N, 78.658W
Admitted into the Union - November 21, 1789
28th largest state geographically - 53821 sq.mi.
State Bird - Cardinal
State Flower - Dogwood
Highest Point - Mt. Mitchell at 6,684 feet
State Motto - "Esse quam videri" "To be, rather than to seem"

Famous North Carolinians:
Billy Graham evangelist, Charlotte
Andy Griffith actor, Mount Airy
Edward R. Murrow commentator, Greensboro
O. Henry writer, Greensboro
Andrew Johnson U.S. president, Raleigh
James K. Polk U.S. president, Mechlenburg
Richard Petty auto racer, Level Cross


Pictures of my favorite North Carolina spots

Duke University's Chapel

The Smokey Mountains from the Cataloochee Valley

The Cross at Lake Junaluska at sunset