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 Apr 24 2007, 07:45 AM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15  |
Im satisfied where I live now...I just kinda have this itch (not an std, fuckers...its a metaphorical itch) to get out of Texas. I hate that I havent seen much of the world. Im really hoping to change this soon.
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Apr 24 2007, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE (Jessica @ Apr 24 2007, 08:45 AM)  Im satisfied where I live now...I just kinda have this itch (not an std, fuckers...its a metaphorical itch) to get out of Texas. I hate that I havent seen much of the world. Im really hoping to change this soon. I know what you mean. My girlfriend and I have actually talked and still talk about this... We both want to do the downtown living, take the subway to work life, at least for a little while. This would have to happen outside of Texas (more than likely Boston, NYC, or D.C.) the only issue is actually doing it. I can pretty much live anywhere and still do my job, but she is going to be a teacher, though she has a math degree so Texas is a good option for her right now. I have already planned out how I am going to see more of the world outside of my job (as in, actually go outside of the cities). Just save up and do it. -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Apr 24 2007, 09:19 AM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
I seriously feel like Im giong insane here. I just HATE that there are places so much more interesting than here that I havent seen. I try to save to go somewhere and just about that time is when something comes up.... car repairs (thank god im done with that since I bought a truck), doctor bills (no insurance)....
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Apr 24 2007, 09:28 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Apr 23 2007, 12:38 PM) Well I probably would not buy a house here anyway... The housing market here is slowly (read, quickly) going down the crapper. the housing market is f'n amazing if you're buying a house. its crappy if you're trying to sell. |
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Apr 24 2007, 09:36 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
QUOTE (Jessica @ Apr 24 2007, 10:19 AM) I seriously feel like Im giong insane here. I just HATE that there are places so much more interesting than here that I havent seen. I try to save to go somewhere and just about that time is when something comes up.... car repairs (thank god im done with that since I bought a truck), doctor bills (no insurance).... I have a few friends and family who all grew up in Texas who have moved all over, lived all over the world (both military and non-military). Some have lived in Cali, Florida, New York, Italy, UK, Canada, and every single person says the same thing. They're really nice to visit, or nice to live for a short amount of time, but in the end, they all ended up back in Texas or want to get back here. I honestly don't think Texas can be beat for its combo of cost of living, quality of life, hospitality, healthcare, modern conveniences, and entertainment. |
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Apr 24 2007, 10:11 AM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
Im just a strange person. I have always loved to adventure around places I havent seen before. When I moved to Austin, I would go on drievs for hours just looking at things. Really, the Austin area is one of the nicest places in Texas to explore around. I have done a lot of exploring in Florida. I love it there. I would absolutely love to live in Key West, Florida. Beautiful. Ive only been out of the country once... and that was to the Bahamas for 3 days. I need new places to see. Im trying to save for a trip to NYC right now, but ideally I would love to visit China, South Africa, Russia, or Italy.
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Apr 24 2007, 10:54 AM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
Why are you going insane in Austin? There is a lot to do there that is hidden away and free even...
Just a note, South Africa may sound like a good idea, but be cautious if you go there, we had a lady working for us there who was basically sequestered in her hotel room for the entire trip. -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Apr 24 2007, 11:04 AM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Apr 24 2007, 11:54 AM) Why are you going insane in Austin? There is a lot to do there that is hidden away and free even... Just a note, South Africa may sound like a good idea, but be cautious if you go there, we had a lady working for us there who was basically sequestered in her hotel room for the entire trip. Yeah, its nice here. It really is. I have never lived anywhere where there is this much to do. I guess thats what makes me want to get out of Texas even more...the fact that I know that there are cool places out there. Yeah, South Africa is actually just one of those places I want to see for the natural beauty. The other countries I listed, I want to see more. |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:20 PM
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CHEE CHEE Group: Members Posts: 5,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: trapped in the hoezone layer Member No.: 39 |
its a natural thing in every person to want to see new things/new experiences.
that does not make a strange person just makes a strange person a little bit more normal -------------------- Little monkeys making money
Naked monkey looking funny Mighty males are strong and free Female monkey, not so lucky Rocking monkeys, funky monkeys Monkeys sticking other monkeys Monkeys wrong or monkeys right Mostly flexing monkey might |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:31 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
yeah i'd love to go out and see other places, i'd like to go to NY, florida, europe, china, etc, but i wouldn't necessarily want to live there.
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Apr 24 2007, 02:38 PM
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I think it's a good idea for texans to get out and try living elsewhere for even just a year or two. if I were to advise, I'd say san diego and nyc. not just because I've lived there and love them, but because for downtown living you can't beat the greatest city in the world, and for beach living the jewel of socal is SD.
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Apr 24 2007, 02:43 PM
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i take a roadtrip to somewhere new every month
when i worked at nortel i'd occasionally travel and i got to see lots of places i wouldn't have been able to normally i'm saving up for a trip to south america |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:49 PM
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CHEE CHEE Group: Members Posts: 5,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: trapped in the hoezone layer Member No.: 39 |
what if you hate NYC
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Apr 24 2007, 02:54 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,795 Joined: 29-September 06 Member No.: 327 |
well then dont live there?
I was talking about for downtown living. I honestly cant fathom hating NYC though... |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 |
I can see the point of not wanting to live in NYC...
Sure, you don't need a car, but the cost of living is ridiculous. Who wants to pay over $1,000 a month to live in a closet. Nice to visit, crappy to live. |
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