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I am originally from New York city. Twelve years ago, I moved down to Virginia. Despite living here, I still considered myself a New Yorker. Someone who was fast paced, in a slower enviornment. I continued to long for the excitement of the city. I wished for a long time to be able to go back and forth. I complained about the lack of culture, and entertainment down here. I resented the lack of ethnic diversity. Like most yankees in the south, I scoffed at the simple food, and remembered being able to have anything I wanted to eat, anytime, 24 hours a day. It seems that I have become a country girl. No longer interested in going home. I cant even motivate myself to leave Virginia for a visit up there. The mountains have won me over. I have become slower. There is no way that I would give up the beautiful place I live in. Not even for cannollis, or knishes, or souvlaki. I could never live in the high paced rat race again. The scenary here, that is part of my world, everyday, is food for the soul. This is more like living. When I drive to visit a friend, there is the possibility of seeing fox, or baby deer, crossing the road. Nights are a very black sky spatteres with stars, and the smell of burning wood fills the air. I felt like a visitor for a very long time, now I know this is my home. The United States is an incredible place, We Americans can choose exactly how we want to live. We can have anything and everything. From tropical climates, to snow capped mountains. When it snows here, everything closes down. We are forced to have a down day. By the afternoon, when the temperature hits 52, the snow melts, the sun comes out, and business resumes. The amazing thing is that I have a 2 bedroom apartment with a dining room. My heat and water are included. My building is located across from a college campus, on a lovely street lined with Bradford pear trees. This cozy little place would cost at least 1500.00 a month, in New York. All mine for 540.00. Yes, wages are lower here. But with a little motivation, and a creative mind, a person can find ways to supplement their income, and still have time to enjoy life. They say we pay to live in The Shenandoah Valley. That means our salary are lower, because we live in such a beautiful place. Its true. Entetainment is included. All you have to do to be thrilled here, is to get up in the morning, and open your eyes. The world filled with beauty, is right in front of you, everyday. Simply there to enjoy. Nice, very, very, nice.

take me hoooooooome country roooooooads lalalalalala



sounds fabulous there. Theres just something about mountains!!

Beautiful descriptions. I miss the "real" countryside. I'm trying to remember the last time I could see the stars at night. Streetlights always block my view now.



I'm glad you are home. :-6

Accountable;752258 wrote: Beautiful descriptions. I miss the "real" countryside. I'm trying to remember the last time I could see the stars at night. Streetlights always block my view now.



I'm glad you are home. :-6


Thank you. You need to at least visit the country. Its good for everyone. You became a teacher, didnt you? You can work anywhere:)

weeder;752350 wrote: Thank you. You need to at least visit the country. Its good for everyone. You became a teacher, didnt you? You can work anywhere:)
I do. I did. I will.



I think I'll take my beloved for a drive tonight. :yh_think

Hi Weeder, sounds awesome, could almost smell that air.

I also live in the Country, I live in a small village but it doesnt sound as fine as your place.

here are some pics and some places are within 10-20 mins away

Weeder, that is what contentment is all about.

Chezzie;752356 wrote: Hi Weeder, sounds awesome, could almost smell that air.

I also live in the Country, I live in a small village but it doesnt sound as fine as your place.

here are some pics and some places are within 10-20 mins away














Oh my... That is absolutely beautiful!!!

I will have to beg you for an invitation and put you on my list of friends to visit..

I grew up in Chicago. I have lived here in Georgia for several years. Since I am older, the slower pace of country living suits me...as does the warmer climate. I can look out my windows here and see trees and fields instead of another brick wall. I can go out into my backyard and pick up fallen pecans.

rjwould;752461 wrote: OH OK I'll back off..I thought you were going to try to defend country music.


I LOATHE COUNTRY MUSIC. THAT WILL NEVER EVER CHANGE.

along-for-the-ride;752510 wrote: I grew up in Chicago. I have lived here in Georgia for several years. Since I am older, the slower pace of country living suits me...as does the warmer climate. I can look out my windows here and see trees and fields instead of another brick wall. I can go out into my backyard and pick up fallen pecans.


I lived looking at brick buildings, and no sky for many years, It made me feel hopeless.

weeder;752526 wrote: I lived looking at brick buildings, and no sky for many years, It made me feel hopeless.


I know what you mean! I used to live in NW London. I would walk down the road and the sky was grey, the pavement was grey, the buildings were grey. People's faces were always angry or glum and there were frequent stabbings. I hated it. London is great to work in if you're single, but once you have kids it's a nightmare!

I used to visit my parents on the Isle of Wight and see blue skies and green fields with herds of cows or sheep. There were ponies and horses and slow country tractors and beautiful old churches dating back to the 12th Century. It was a completely different way of life! People who passed you in the street said 'good morning' instead of glaring at you! I couldn't wait to move!

I'm glad you're so happy living where you are now.