Savannah has always been such a close friend, probably one of my best friends that have stood by me through many changes of my life.  When I first met her, her beauty was subtle but commanding that I was afraid to embrace her.  Through my teen years, she confronted me with the traditional walks in the downtown squares through cool breeze swaying the moss on the aged trees that were  that soothing and calming.  Her candor with wanting to change was always a struggle for her because she didn’t want to change too fast that she would lose her historical pride.  Savannah boasts a rich and diverse heritage that is often seen through her prominent character.  Her tropical flavor is quite evident and her beauty can make a man blush.  A cross between a city gal, an exotic tropical beach goer, and a historian of the civil war period, slave trading and civil rights movement only adds to her intellect.  She is also a great artist that teaches the next generation of artists, but holds on to tradition by realizing her past is painful yet glorious and epitomizes change.  She supports St. Patrick’s Day celebration every year.  Savannah has held her own through the years and surprisingly embraced the new waves of cultural shift that is exciting and bold.

Now that I’m much older with a family of my own, Savannah has still remains such an important and dedicated friend.  I recently visited her this past holiday and she looked great.  Her look was contemporary and chic; An upgrade with still the subtle qualities that defines her.  The sign of the times and new energy of the next generation influenced her to open her eyes and heart to the future and prepare herself wisely, beautifully, and confidently.  She’s opened her zone to a variety of customs that has only invited and encouraged her own growth and prosperity.  A new breed has entered her life that has brought innovation and swagger.  Her lifestyle is fresh and full catering to a balance between young and old.  However, she realizes that both need the other to pass along the history while pushing forward with future embellishment and new technology.  Savannah has a new tempo in her step that is catching notice in the social networks and ultimately worldwide.

So, although Savannah is one of my best friends and has been a part of my life for more than 30 years, she never fails to amaze me.  She has taught me how to appreciate the laid back feel of her lifestyle, the beauty of her designs, and the people, old and new, that has expanded her tradition to a thriving new way of life.

She remains ever a part of my life and etched in my soul.  There can be no other that can replace her.

She will forever be My Girl, Savannah … Savannah, Georgia.

- Rose