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Some of the nicest people I've ever met was in the 2 weeks I spent in Philly in 07'. Great people. Great City.
My brother was "stuck" in Philly for a few days last winter due to heavy snow on his way to England. Granted he didn't stay there long, but he said he was shocked at how nice most of the people were, compared to what he was used to here.
Lesee... The following types of music got their start in the South:
1: Bluegrass- which is a combination of traditional South African ( Banjo and guitar) music and Irish music
2: Ragtime which transitioned into Blues and Mississippi delta music.
3: Country music which basically started with bluegrass and eventually took on many flavors ranging from blues, jazz, and so forth
4: Rock-n-Roll which later transitioned into Pop music.
Basically the foundation of modern American music was all started in the South. To this day Nashville is the single largest music producing city in the US only behind NYC which is amazing seeing as how Nashville is a small fraction of the size of NYC.
About those Northeastern winters... All I can say is that if you're not accustomed to them and you move there- get ready for a shock. Where I grew up in TN we definitely had winters. As in 30's and 40's for 2-3 months out of the year. Winter up North is a whole different definition. As in frozen solid. As in it actually hurt to go outside sometimes. As in if you didn't totally dry your hair in the morning it would freeze when you stepped outside. As in the snow would stick around for weeks on end. That's what I would call miserable.
And what about summer? Well- I believe the hottest summer I ever recall was the summer of 98' in Boston. The city turned into a giant concrete microwave: It was pushing 100 too. Given that its on the ocean it was also extremely humid. It was a hot, grimy, nasty experience and what's more- it was at least in the mid 80's for 3 weeks. In fact it generally stayed at least in the 80's until early Sept. So anyone making a claim that the South takes the prize for having miserable summers must not be comparing the two accurately.
lastly- yes, we all agree that Atlanta is one giant sprawly city. We in the South would agree with you. That doesn't mean there aren't some neat old historical, cute, walkable, and charming cities or sleepy towns in the South. I can name tons off the top of my head. Generically attaching Atlanta as the city to represent an entire region isn't really accurate either. Its one city amongst many.
I find this whole conversation sort of silly. I've lived all over the country. On both coasts and in the South with time spend in a few other places. Truth be known people and places are about 90% similar. Each area is going to have its own unique characteristics. Sure- being born and raised as a Southerner I have a soft spot for that area. But I've felt equally at home in other places too- like California which believe it or not has vast rural undeveloped areas away from the coastal cities and in some ways reminds me of back home.
If you like where you live then that's all that matters.
I like everything about NH except the cost of living. Most positions don't pay as much as most other New England states in my career field. I would definitely move back if I can find a good paying position in my field of expertise.
I find this whole conversation sort of silly. I've lived all over the country. On both coasts and in the South with time spend in a few other places. Truth be known people and places are about 90% similar. Each area is going to have its own unique characteristics. Sure- being born and raised as a Southerner I have a soft spot for that area. But I've felt equally at home in other places too- like California which believe it or not has vast rural undeveloped areas away from the coastal cities and in some ways reminds me of back home.
If you like where you live then that's all that matters.
I've traveled the country and the bolded is spot on. People are people - nice ones and aholes are everywhere.
I like everything about NH except the cost of living. Most positions don't pay as much as most other New England states in my career field. I would definitely move back if I can find a good paying position in my field of expertise.
N.H. is pretty- My Dad took us all on road trips all through NY , New England area as kids to learn history---thats why we learned Concord N.H. is different from Lexington-Concord.
A poster mentioning music as reason the south is great...well I guess Im older ..I dont care about hillbilly culture, etc. It IS possible for a northeastern person live in south.... (esp South Florida) ....I like nice scenery, decent house and some educated areas.
Overall though New England and Boston ( I lived there 2 years) Back Bay- is a beautiful cultured city, not as expensive as NY and beautiful architecture.
I am sick of suburban sprawl so maybe if economy gets better in the next decade I will need to find a walkable city again. TN is not for everyone but Ive been here 7 years. Atlanta is like a poor version of a real city. I hate the airport there, so dirty.
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...well I guess Im older ..I dont care about hillbilly culture, etc. It IS possible for a northeastern person live in south.... (esp South Florida
) ....I like nice scenery, decent house and some educated areas.