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I am wondering. To you, based on your experience, do you think Albuquerque is conventional? How tolerant are you or people you know of people who are different or are in to doing their own thing?
Main Entry:con·ven·tion·alPronunciation: \kən-ˈvench-nəl, -ˈven(t)-shə-nəl\ Function:adjective Date:15th century 1: formed by agreement or compact2 a: according with, sanctioned by, or based on convention b:lacking originality or individuality :trite c (1):ordinary , commonplace (2):nonnuclear 1 <conventional warfare>3 a: according with a mode of artistic representation that simplifies or provides symbols or substitutes for natural forms b: of traditional design4: of, resembling, or relating to a convention, assembly, or public meeting
wow, you are all over the place with questions relating to people you think of as being a little different, in what why are you thinking different?
I would say, ABQ is pretty culturally diversified. Certainly not as artsy as Sante Fe or Taos, but not conservative if that is what you are suggesting. It is growing, attracting people from all over the country and other countries. If this makes it conventional yes.
I am not sure there is an answer to your question.
Albuquerque just seems different to me than it used to. It is because I have changed and have a different perspective I think. I moved up to Salt Lake which is has a wide conventional streak; ie, very family oriented, against individual expression, intolerant of those who are different or seeking new and different experiences, etc. While up there I realized that I in fact am the type of person who thrives on a more open, vibrant type approach to life. In the 90s I lived in Austin and Portland. Albuquerque has a wonderful artistic feel and is culturally diverse for sure. But there is something about the place, probably because of the staid Mexican influence (sorry if this offends some but it is true), that feels like it is not OK for me to just be myself and live my own life. I'm at a temp job where everyone agrees I'm the best temp at this job they've had but I won't get hired because I don't fit in with the office and am considered "welrd". Though I have no tatoos or piercings, do not wear head to toe black or have strange hair, these people have decided, I guess, that they don't like me and can't relate to me, and that I must either be "THAT WAY" (I have heard this tossed in to conversations constantly over the last month) or maybe even a bad person. I'm not married and would qualify as a drifter, something I'm not proud of, but god, I am not actively involved in a homosexual situation, do not have interest in that lifestyle, and frankly, am just kind of a product or some bad decisions. My point is I get the feeling that all of the sudden it's really not OK in Albuquerque to be anything except straight laced mainstream.
I meant to mention this earlier and can't resist. You same freaks who are now calling me "that way" on a daily basis are probably the same ones who solicited me for sex on Central when I first landed here 10 years ago. (I however never turned tricks) I'm older and not so pretty now I guess.
Last edited by lemon&lime; 02-07-2009 at 04:55 PM..
Albuquerque just seems different to me than it used to. It is because I have changed and have a different perspective I think. I moved up to Salt Lake which is has a wide conventional streak; ie, very family oriented, against individual expression, intolerant of those who are different or seeking new and different experiences, etc. While up there I realized that I in fact am the type of person who thrives on a more open, vibrant type approach to life. In the 90s I lived in Austin and Portland. Albuquerque has a wonderful artistic feel and is culturally diverse for sure. But there is something about the place, probably because of the staid Mexican influence (sorry if this offends some but it is true), that feels like it is not OK for me to just be myself and live my own life. I'm at a temp job where everyone agrees I'm the best temp at this job they've had but I won't get hired because I don't fit in with the office and am considered "welrd". Though I have no tatoos or piercings, do not wear head to toe black or have strange hair, these people have decided, I guess, that they don't like me and can't relate to me, and that I must either be "THAT WAY" (I have heard this tossed in to conversations constantly over the last month) or maybe even a bad person. I'm not married and would qualify as a drifter, something I'm not proud of, but god, I am not actively involved in a homosexual situation, do not have interest in that lifestyle, and frankly, am just kind of a product or some bad decisions. My point is I get the feeling that all of the sudden it's really not OK in Albuquerque to be anything except straight laced mainstream.
I meant to mention this earlier and can't resist. You same freaks who are now calling me "that way" on a daily basis are probably the same ones who solicited me for sex on Central when I first landed here 10 years ago. (I however never turned tricks) I'm older and not so pretty now I guess.
oh for heavens sake, you are constantly griping about something...get on with your life, you are making yourself miserable...
I'm at a temp job where everyone agrees I'm the best temp at this job they've had but I won't get hired because I don't fit in with the office and am considered "welrd".
At the risk of ruffling feathers, has it occurred to you that maybe your attitude might be part of the problem, and your coworkers are too nice to be that blunt about it? You have to accept yourself before others can.
On the up side, one of the best things about working as a temp is it lets you try out the company to see if it's a good fit before any commitment is made. I've had tons of temp jobs over the years where I didn't fit. I just went on to the next one, until I found one that fit.
Albuquerque just seems different to me than it used to. It is because I have changed and have a different perspective I think. I moved up to Salt Lake which is has a wide conventional streak; ie, very family oriented, against individual expression, intolerant of those who are different or seeking new and different experiences, etc. While up there I realized that I in fact am the type of person who thrives on a more open, vibrant type approach to life.
Here in Flagstaff, where it is 12% Mormon (the 5th highest in the nation), I would offer the same observations, that you have, about Salt Lake City.
I lived in Albuquerque for much of 2007, and find the area to be more tolerant of individual expression compared to Flagstaff. I saw Albuquerque from the prospective of progressive Nob Hill. Do you see it differently from where you live? I agree, that Albuquerque isn't as artistic/tolerant/creative as Seattle, Portland, Austin, etc., but it is moving in that direction, especially as Mayor Chavez provides incentives for new entrepreneurs.
Fortunately, we have freedom of religion in the U.S., allowing people of like minded belief systems to congregate in certain parts of the U.S. (i.e. the Mormons in NV/UT/AZ/S.E. CA; the fundamentalists in the southeast, etc.). If one doesn't feel comfortable living in a town dominated by a certain religious group, we're lucky that as Americans, we can respectfully say goodbye to those who have different views, and move to another city.
Santa Fe, NM and Boulder, CO have very high "Bohemian" scores (Richard Florida) - i.e. a high concentration of artists, writers, thinkers, entrepreneurs, designers, etc. Albuquerque has a moderately high Bohemian score (about 130) compared to the upper 100's to over 200 in places like L.A., San Francisco, Boulder, Santa Fe.
Richard Florida Creative Class Scores.
Note Albuquerque has highest creative class score (965) among all medium sized markets: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/fea...5.florida.html
oh for heavens sake, you are constantly griping about something...get on with your life, you are making yourself miserable...
Nita
amen!
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Albuquerque Is It Conventional
