NOVA is the most unfriendly avoiding place I've ever lived (Richmond: cul-de-sac, apartment)

[spanko75]

whats Va Beach/Norfolk like in comparison? Thanks!

[oneasterisk]

Wow you guys have a lot of hate in your heart. Have a latte and sing Kum Ba Yah If you feel the need to put down an area or scream how cool and hip your town is, you need to get a life. Honestly who cares?

The weather is nice and I rode my motorcycle in to work today. I'm grinning from ear to ear.

[NSX]

Originally Posted by Richmonder27

I dont see why Y'all are hatin' on NOVA. Ive been to much worse places. Yes, its my least favorite part of the state- and unforunately, I was born and raised there, but sheesh.

Beirut?

I've traveled all across the U.S. (literally to almost every state), and NoVA has to be my least favorite place. While I'm not into crowded cities and the whole rat race thing, at least LA and NYC have culture to back it up - of which NoVA is completely lacking.

[Alanboy395]

Originally Posted by spanko75

whats Va Beach/Norfolk like in comparison? Thanks!

VA Beach/Norfolk are slightly cheaper, friendlier, have a defined culture, and has less traffic.

[popalnet]

Originally Posted by NSX

Beirut?

I've traveled all across the U.S. (literally to almost every state), and NoVA has to be my least favorite place. While I'm not into crowded cities and the whole rat race thing, at least LA and NYC have culture to back it up - of which NoVA is completely lacking.

LA and NYC will blow away NoVa in every aspect. Afterall, NoVa is just a suburb of DC. If it wasn't for DC, there would be no NoVa. So, it's not a fair comparison to compare a DC suburb to the two largest cities in America.

[The_Fairfaxian]

Originally Posted by popalnet

LA and NYC will blow away NoVa in every aspect. Afterall, NoVa is just a suburb of DC. If it wasn't for DC, there would be no NoVa. So, it's not a fair comparison to compare a DC suburb to the two largest cities in America.

So compared to the city, LA and NYC (and a ton of other cities in this country alone) blow DC away, particularly in activities and things to do. Tons of other cities, while they may not have as much history and culture, definitely hand DC's ass on a platter when it comes to having the majority of people who still maintain humanly attitudes towards other individuals (politeness, friendliness, camaraderie, the Golden Rule, etc.)

[popalnet]

Originally Posted by The_Fairfaxian

So compared to the city, LA and NYC (and a ton of other cities in this country alone) blow DC away, particularly in activities and things to do. Tons of other cities, while they may not have as much history and culture, definitely hand DC's ass on a platter when it comes to having the majority of people who still maintain humanly attitudes towards other individuals (politeness, friendliness, camaraderie, the Golden Rule, etc.)

Sounds like you need to make plans to move out. What is holding you in the DC area? The good thing for you is that there are many choices to your liking that are much better than the DC area. Life is short, so go for it and make the move to somewhere we're you'll be happy. From the sounds of things, you'll be much happier in a ton of other places in America. So in terms of choices you've got it easy.

[NSX]

I feel bad for those who are trapped in an area they don't like (which sounds like MANY in the NoVA region) due to family and job commitments. That was me for a long time, I feel blessed to finally not be trapped there anymore.

[The_Fairfaxian]

Originally Posted by popalnet

Sounds like you need to make plans to move out. What is holding you in the DC area? The good thing for you is that there are many choices to your liking that are much better than the DC area. Life is short, so go for it and make the move to somewhere we're you'll be happy. From the sounds of things, you'll be much happier in a ton of other places in America. So in terms of choices you've got it easy.

Thanks for not being cynical of my dislike. The reason why I'm still here is mainly because of college (the reason why I attend - or rather transferred - to the college I'm attending is because of the inexpensive in-state tuition). My anger, however was really towards DC and Maryland, and the reason why I'm not fond of those places include the young population whose mostly either power-hungry A-type yuppies or trust-fund college grads who let their affluence get to their heads (although there's plenty of that in inner beltway NoVA). Most of Northern VA IMO is the lesser of two evils (i.e. the Abraham's Bosom) due to many positive things I've experienced while there: more laid back people (compared to DC/MD at least), more interesting and unique neighborhoods (as what you showed earlier via your pictures), more economic potential with the revitalization and planned projects in places like Potomac Yards, Springfield, Dulles, Tysons Corner, Reston, Merrifield, much better racial integration than a lot of other places in this country, some of the best public schools in the country. I do notice there are decent people in Northern VA who are friendly but most of them are adults who are preoccupied w. family and work, but since the population that I'll be interacting with the most are young people out of college whom from what I've seen and heard base their friendships from political power & financial affluence (or the polar opposite of the following), I do feel a move to particular places as necessary to have (or rather regain) a solid social life.

[popalnet]

Originally Posted by The_Fairfaxian

Thanks for not being cynical of my dislike. The reason why I'm still here is mainly because of college (the reason why I attend - or rather transferred - to the college I'm attending is because of the inexpensive in-state tuition). My anger, however was really towards DC and Maryland, and the reason why I'm not fond of those places include the young population whose mostly either power-hungry A-type yuppies or trust-fund college grads who let their affluence get to their heads (although there's plenty of that in inner beltway NoVA). Most of Northern VA IMO is the lesser of two evils (i.e. the Abraham's Bosom) due to many positive things I've experienced while there: more laid back people (compared to DC/MD at least), more interesting and unique neighborhoods (as what you showed earlier via your pictures), more economic potential with the revitalization and planned projects in places like Potomac Yards, Springfield, Dulles, Tysons Corner, Reston, Merrifield, much better racial integration than a lot of other places in this country, some of the best public schools in the country. I do notice there are decent people in Northern VA who are friendly but most of them are adults who are preoccupied w. family and work, but since the population that I'll be interacting with the most are young people out of college whom from what I've seen and heard base their friendships from political power & financial affluence (or the polar opposite of the following), I do feel a move to particular places as necessary to have (or rather regain) a solid social life.

I fall under the "preoccupied with family and work" group. So I understand what you're talking about. I have to admit, at the end of a vacation, I'm not exactly thrilled to be back.