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Originally Posted by atlantaATL
North carolina
same here. Reason? Feeling like I left earth and if something major happened somewhere, I'd have no way of finding out. I felt very isolated and desperately needed to see some action, like a car going by. This was an extremely rural area so I do not fault the entire state of NC, for those who are about to bite my head off.
You know what? I've lived in the following cities for more then three months:
Birmingham
Cleveland
Chicago
San Diego
Baltimore
Dayton, Ohio
Topeka, Kansas
Guess what? All of them were pretty great towns (Yes, even Topeka). In fact, probably the best town for sheer convenience, lifestyle, and access to amenities and the arts is Birmingham (On a whim, I bought two tickets to see Yo Yo Ma a month before his concert here. Try doing that in Chicago). I've met people of extraordinary refinement in the South and I've met total, lowbrow philistines in Manhattan.
My point here is that almost any town can be either a good or a bad place to live. The experience really depends on you.
To me, I know I have a whiner on my hands when I hear them complain about the people of a given place. People are people. Culturally, one region might be more brusque than another, but overall, every place has people who are warm and embracing and every place has people who are total a-holes. And if you're having trouble making friends, it means that you're just not trying that hard.
I am originally from Long Island, New York and been living in Northwest, Georgia for 2 years. This is the worst place I ever lived in my entire life. I never knew a place like this even existed. It was not my idea to move here-- it was my parents. These are the main reasons why I HATE this state (YES, I CAN SAY STATE BECAUSE I'VE BEEN ALL AROUND GEORGIA. Atlanta has to be the worst city I ever been to).
1. They have these subdivisions, also known as rat mazes where most of the streets lead to dead ends and you end up walking in circles feeling lost, alone, without a purpose. You will NOT be able to reach a real destination B because these subdivisions only have houses. The nearest place other than a house is a gasoline station which takes 35 minutes to walk to and that includes walking on steep hills. But when you do it you have to be careful because there aren't any SIDEWALKS. So now you just increased your chances of getting hit by a car. Even though there isn't a lot of traffic in the subdivision where I live, there are some who beep even though I am walking very close to the edge of the right lane. I mean, what I am suppose to do? Walk in the air? They beep even though there aren't any cars on the opposite lane. They can easily move a little on that side and pass me. This place does not offer anything for pedestrians (only makes it dangerous for them). This is why anyone who is seen walking outside is considered to be "exercising." There is only 1 entrance and 1 exit for the rat maze (subdivision) I live in. These ENDLESS dead end CURVED streets means you only have a few places to walk and go to. It is very similar to a Playstation game environment when you encounter a translucent wall that does not allow you to go to any further.
2. The only public transportation available here is taxi- NO BUSES, NO SUBWAYS, NO TRAINS, NO NOTHING. You are FORCED to drive just to get to places. A car is a handicapped wheelchair for these people because without it they cannot do anything. You are also FORCED to waste MORE gasoline because everything is farther away. It takes 2 hours and 45 minutes just to WALK to the nearest library here. BY that time where I lived in Long Island, I would of passed 4 libraries and it only takes 25 minutes to reach the first one. New York has about a double population than Georgia but somehow this state managed to get 18.4% of deaths related to motor vehicle (from 1999-2005) while New York only has 9.8% and NY is also the 2nd most safest state to drive. This DOES NOT surprise me because of the way the streets are designed. A lot of these streets look more like a Nascar track.
(I went to different countries in Central America and they have BETTER transportation than this place.)
3. The people--- These are the most nosy people I ever seen in my life. I see them looking out their windows while I am walking outside and as I get closer to their house, they duck, run, or hide while others have a different approach. The ones that barely know me say hi to me and I respond hi back and then they misinterpret this like I am welcoming them to a conversation, which they automatically start without my permission. Their conversations vary (it's their conversation because I do not participate in it), but most of the time they talk about pointless, personal information that I do not even want to hear. I think the reason they do this is out of boredom and loneliness. Who can blame them? They live in an anti-social environment disguised by big houses and fancy cars (as if this is what only matters in life). Can someone please explain why absolute strangers in cars are waving hi to me and smiling while I am driving? What is this? Disney World? I could never figure this out and don't think I ever will. It will be a mystery to me even when I am back in New York.
4. Racism- It's like these people have a split personality.They are known for their friendliness but on the other hand, I NEVER experienced so many racists in a small amount of time. In only 2 years, I've been called names, insulted at college by students and PROFESSORS, mailbox broken, house egged, etc... All I am going to say is that I am glad Obama won (in this case, only to **** them off).
5. NOTHING TO DO--- Other than work, your choices are limited to restaurants and Walmart. These people overdid it with Walmart. Now you can get a hair cut, take a family picture, get a pedicure, get your taxes done, get an eye test, and participate in the most popular social event here- eat fast food, and in this case, it happens to be McDonald's. I am not surprised GA is the 12th most obese state. I never even went to Walmart in NY, these people go to Walmart more than they go to church. It's almost like a ritual or something. These people are so bored that sometimes I see them looking at the sky at planes passing by in amuzement.
You know what? I've lived in the following cities for more then three months:
Birmingham
Cleveland
Chicago
San Diego
Baltimore
Dayton, Ohio
Topeka, Kansas
Guess what? All of them were pretty great towns (Yes, even Topeka). In fact, probably the best town for sheer convenience, lifestyle, and access to amenities and the arts is Birmingham (On a whim, I bought two tickets to see Yo Yo Ma a month before his concert here. Try doing that in Chicago). I've met people of extraordinary refinement in the South and I've met total, lowbrow philistines in Manhattan.
My point here is that almost any town can be either a good or a bad place to live. The experience really depends on you.
To me, I know I have a whiner on my hands when I hear them complain about the people of a given place. People are people. Culturally, one region might be more brusque than another, but overall, every place has people who are warm and embracing and every place has people who are total a-holes. And if you're having trouble making friends, it means that you're just not trying that hard.
If a person complains about the people of a area it does not make them a whiner and it justified. The people of a area goes back to the culture of the city.
Each person has their own opinion on what they like.
No offense........ All of the money in the world could not pay me to live in Birmingham
I have lived in 3 states, Florida, California, and New Jersey. Florida was the worst by far. It suffers from lack of urbanity, low-wages, lack of career opportunities, and is sprawled to no end.
You know what? I've lived in the following cities for more then three months:
Birmingham
Cleveland
Chicago
San Diego
Baltimore
Dayton, Ohio
Topeka, Kansas
Guess what? All of them were pretty great towns (Yes, even Topeka). In fact, probably the best town for sheer convenience, lifestyle, and access to amenities and the arts is Birmingham (On a whim, I bought two tickets to see Yo Yo Ma a month before his concert here. Try doing that in Chicago). I've met people of extraordinary refinement in the South and I've met total, lowbrow philistines in Manhattan.
My point here is that almost any town can be either a good or a bad place to live. The experience really depends on you.
To me, I know I have a whiner on my hands when I hear them complain about the people of a given place. People are people. Culturally, one region might be more brusque than another, but overall, every place has people who are warm and embracing and every place has people who are total a-holes. And if you're having trouble making friends, it means that you're just not trying that hard.
Isn't in this thread one is supposed to complain, because this is what this thread is all about to state your worst state that you have lived in, and discuss why. Stay on topic.
Isn't in this thread one is supposed to complain, because this is what this thread is all about to state your worst state that you have lived in, and discuss why. Stay on topic.
Actually, I am on topic. I just offered the opinion that there are few really crappy places to live (I might make an exception for Fresno, California, or Gary, Indiana), only really crappy attitudes.
I am originally from Long Island, New York and been living in Northwest, Georgia for 2 years. This is the worst place I ever lived in my entire life. I never knew a place like this even existed. It was not my idea to move here-- it was my parents. These are the main reasons why I HATE this state (YES, I CAN SAY STATE BECAUSE I'VE BEEN ALL AROUND GEORGIA. Atlanta has to be the worst city I ever been to).
1. They have these subdivisions, also known as rat mazes where most of the streets lead to dead ends and you end up walking in circles feeling lost, alone, without a purpose. You will NOT be able to reach a real destination B because these subdivisions only have houses. The nearest place other than a house is a gasoline station which takes 35 minutes to walk to and that includes walking on steep hills. But when you do it you have to be careful because there aren't any SIDEWALKS. So now you just increased your chances of getting hit by a car. Even though there isn't a lot of traffic in the subdivision where I live, there are some who beep even though I am walking very close to the edge of the right lane. I mean, what I am suppose to do? Walk in the air? They beep even though there aren't any cars on the opposite lane. They can easily move a little on that side and pass me. This place does not offer anything for pedestrians (only makes it dangerous for them). This is why anyone who is seen walking outside is considered to be "exercising." There is only 1 entrance and 1 exit for the rat maze (subdivision) I live in. These ENDLESS dead end CURVED streets means you only have a few places to walk and go to. It is very similar to a Playstation game environment when you encounter a translucent wall that does not allow you to go to any further.
2. The only public transportation available here is taxi- NO BUSES, NO SUBWAYS, NO TRAINS, NO NOTHING. You are FORCED to drive just to get to places. A car is a handicapped wheelchair for these people because without it they cannot do anything. You are also FORCED to waste MORE gasoline because everything is farther away. It takes 2 hours and 45 minutes just to WALK to the nearest library here. BY that time where I lived in Long Island, I would of passed 4 libraries and it only takes 25 minutes to reach the first one. New York has about a double population than Georgia but somehow this state managed to get 18.4% of deaths related to motor vehicle (from 1999-2005) while New York only has 9.8% and NY is also the 2nd most safest state to drive. This DOES NOT surprise me because of the way the streets are designed. A lot of these streets look more like a Nascar track.
(I went to different countries in Central America and they have BETTER transportation than this place.)
3. The people--- These are the most nosy people I ever seen in my life. I see them looking out their windows while I am walking outside and as I get closer to their house, they duck, run, or hide while others have a different approach. The ones that barely know me say hi to me and I respond hi back and then they misinterpret this like I am welcoming them to a conversation, which they automatically start without my permission. Their conversations vary (it's their conversation because I do not participate in it), but most of the time they talk about pointless, personal information that I do not even want to hear. I think the reason they do this is out of boredom and loneliness. Who can blame them? They live in an anti-social environment disguised by big houses and fancy cars (as if this is what only matters in life). Can someone please explain why absolute strangers in cars are waving hi to me and smiling while I am driving? What is this? Disney World? I could never figure this out and don't think I ever will. It will be a mystery to me even when I am back in New York.
4. Racism- It's like these people have a split personality.They are known for their friendliness but on the other hand, I NEVER experienced so many racists in a small amount of time. In only 2 years, I've been called names, insulted at college by students and PROFESSORS, mailbox broken, house egged, etc... All I am going to say is that I am glad Obama won (in this case, only to **** them off).
5. NOTHING TO DO--- Other than work, your choices are limited to restaurants and Walmart. These people overdid it with Walmart. Now you can get a hair cut, take a family picture, get a pedicure, get your taxes done, get an eye test, and participate in the most popular social event here- eat fast food, and in this case, it happens to be McDonald's. I am not surprised GA is the 12th most obese state. I never even went to Walmart in NY, these people go to Walmart more than they go to church. It's almost like a ritual or something. These people are so bored that sometimes I see them looking at the sky at planes passing by in amuzement.
WOW!!! so you absolutely have nothing good to say about Sweet ol' Georgia.... lol... you should try living in the Central Valley of California... there's tons of Walmarts out here in California Walmarts are always hooked up with inside the store fast food and pharmacy eye center... the works..lol .. and yeah... man im like most everyone else in America i love walmart ..so yeah.... i dunno... maybe try moving to the more rural parts of Georgia... where it's covered in Forest...because the entire south east is amazingly Beautiful!!! at least that's what you got going for you living in Georgia... out in cali... it's just Desert and mountains.. and more Ugly Brown Desert.... even the Forested Mountains are still brown Dirt surrounding the place... i dunno i'd trade places with you living in Northwest Georgia any day over where im at... lol
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