I'm really going to miss Atlanta. It was practically my second home!
I've been to the Championships down there for 5 out of the 7 years that it was there, including the very first year it was held down there in 2004. I loved the venue, I loved the city, and I loved the all around friendly atmosphere that Atlanta had. I really enjoyed FIRST night at the Georgia Aquarium, touring CNN, riding on the MARTA, the after party at Centennial park, and tons of other things. I loved seeing FIRST banners around the city welcoming the participants, and I loved seeing the excitement and enthusiasm that the city workers had for the competition. Such an atmosphere made me and everyone I was with feel welcomed and at home, and I really appreciated the amount of effort that the city put into this event. Like I said, I'm really going to miss this place.
I hope St. Louis would be just as fun as Atlanta, if not more. I look forward to going there for Championships next year.
