[southerngurl]

Since 53 people have viewed my last post on the other thread and I got no response, I figured I'd better ask further questions

What are the people REALLY like in these 2 counties? Is the fact that am an ordinary, country person that will have a garden, chickens, etc. just not fit in with the general population? So, I can assume that I won't fit into any church there either? WE are NOT rich, dress in clothes from 5th Ave. or drive a Rolls.
We are clean, drive almost new vehicles, clothes are mostly from yard sales, some new from Kohls/Penneys and I wear only a small bit of makeup (is that TMI?)

I am not interested in trying to keep up with the Jones, do not have a holier than thou attitude, will never be in a "trying to outdress the other women" contest with females in a church, refuse to be part of a clique, am going to be honest/down to earth, full of common sense. Will not tolerate being told by ANY preacher that I'm too stupid to homeschool my son (because I'm from the south). Yes, happened right here in Misery. Son has finished his schooling (adult now), so not homeschooling now. If i won't fit in these counties, please let me know.

I Have NEVER tried to change anyone or how people do things in their own state/culture. Never will because I am not concerned with that at all. I do not gossip, don't care what other people do on their prperty as long as they keep themselves and their dogs off mine. If their involved in drugs, that will become my business, however.

I also will not attempt to change or lose my accent because it offends some. I took a lot of verbal abuse when younger but no one will downgrade me/mine to my face again and I deeply regret not standing up before. DH was not here and the bottom line is that the preacher wanted my husband (from MO) there but not me. I'll let you guess what happened. This has happened in 2 churches here in southeast MO.

Alrighty then, I've spilled some of my guts, so just go ahead and tell me if there is only more of the same in these 2 counties. Please remember my descrption of myself and the fact that I'm not going to change who I am. Sorry this is so long but felt like I should give some info.