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Oh how I wish I had a Macy's by me. Maybe that would cure my homesick of NJ when I get it. I'm in SC and I can't understand why they don't have Macy's or Nordstroms considering everyone is from up North!
gotta tell you people, maybe you didn't get out enough - that is NOT MY NJ. Nice of you to stereotype all NJ's 7400 sq miles though!
I didn't like the
Trees
SUVS
shopping carts, and lack of windows on the homes (okay, I had to throw that in. way for me to beat a dead horse )
LOL. Problems exist everywhere, and some exist in some places more for some than others.
But I did ask that people say what they did when they got homesick - The ones that have already (or are planning to) returned to NJ (due to, well, missing it, mostly). Not tell me that they thought about "how horrible" the state is....
I didn't like the
Trees
SUVS
shopping carts, and lack of windows on the homes (okay, I had to throw that in. way for me to beat a dead horse )
LOL. Problems exist everywhere, and some exist in some places more for some than others.
But I did ask that people say what they did when they got homesick - The ones that have already (or are planning to) returned to NJ (due to, well, missing it, mostly). Not tell me that they thought about "how horrible" the state is....
gotta tell you people, maybe you didn't get out enough - that is NOT MY NJ. Nice of you to stereotype all NJ's 7400 sq miles though!
Translation: the crime..I lived in Newark the filth/dirt.. I worked in Elizabeth the crowds.. my only vacations were spent in Seaside high insurance... I'm a lousy driver!
Translation Out by us..
the crime... stayed out past curfew
the filth/dirt... the stuff on my lawn mower
the crowds... Kohl's one day sale
high insurance... that's what you get when you opt. drive a merc and not a hyundia
For some reason, I really miss NJ on beautiful crisp fall days. I miss driving through Peapack and Far Hills and looking at the trees that line the streets. I miss getting excited for the tree lighting in Rockefeller Center.
I would never move back, though. I could never afford the nice childhood I had in Chatham/Harding. I realize how lucky I am to have those wonderful memories, plus a fantastic education at one of the best schools in the state. I never thanked my parents enough; that's probably not possible.
I moved to the southeast for college many years ago, where my family is originally from. I found a better version of myself away from NJ and it feels much more like home than NJ ever did.
I used to go back to NJ every year or two for a few days, but it never felt like home to me again. When my mother passed away this past fall, it was incredibly beautiful because it was my favorite time of year, but I felt like such an outsider. I instantly noticed the bad drivers, the NJ accent, the general snobbishness, and the hurried atmosphere. I never noticed those things as a kid.
Last edited by wolfpack99; 07-09-2008 at 08:25 AM..
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NJ has changed....for the worse...unfortunately..It was where I grew up, but it definately is not the same it was from the 1980's.. Many more people moved in (and not the most desireable types either), much more traffic, pollution, corruption, insane property taxes, costs of living..The cons outweigh the pros by far.
The only thing I think of now is how bad my life would be or become if I stayed in NJ.
I know florida sucks right now with the economy. And i know with florida's economy... how the hell are you going to get up here in jersey!? NJ is 3x's more expensive then there. I wish you good luck, try renting in Jersey. It's not that hard if you rent here.
NJ has changed....for the worse...unfortunately..It was where I grew up, but it definately is not the same it was from the 1980's.. Many more people moved in (and not the most desireable types either), much more traffic, pollution, corruption, insane property taxes, costs of living..The cons outweigh the pros by far.
The only thing I think of now is how bad my life would be or become if I stayed in NJ.
i'll bet natives from your new hometown are complaining about the same issues, of which you are a direct contributor.
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Not tell me that they thought about "how horrible" the state is....
