New Residents: Now that you've moved to Mass, do you have any regrets?

[Jblue385]

I'm not here yet but I will be in September!

[northshore4]

I'm originally form Massachusetts (the north shore) and often think about returning. Our family moved to southern California when I was in grade school and it was a big adjustment. In a way I've still not adjusted. The people are so different. In California, we were surprised that strangers would say hi when passing by. But, the girls at school were snarky. The kids in Mass. were nicer.

From what I remember the people in Mass. tend to say what they are thinking. In California, they may be nice to your face, but who knows what they really think. In general, I found the people in Mass. to be warmer and more genuine. If they think you suck, they will tell you to your face. I'd much rather that, then fake nice to your face.

After all these years, I still don't feel like California is my home. They say you can't go home again in that you change and the place you came from changes, but I still think about returning. I miss the seasons, the trees, the food, and the people. I miss spring...it was amazing. Fall was beautiful and Christmas was cold like it should be. Oh yeah, and everything wasn't built last week.

[ipoetry]

I'm newly returned to Massachusetts after being gone for the last 15 years and I love it. I'm never leaving again. We live on the Cape, we love the smallness (quaintness) of it here and we love that Boston is right up the road. In the circle I travel, I seem to find very educated and well traveled people. I love the wit of Boston people and yes they do come out and say what's on their mind. Massachusetts is what it is... old, crowded, ripe with history, great seafood, renowned colleges, and a snappy attitude to boot. Love it!