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I've only been here a few weeks and I'm blown away at the beauty ... the "low-keyed" casual friendliness, and all the places to explore!
True, I can see this place isn't for everyone.
If you're a confirmed Urbanite who just has to have a lot of external pre-planned "things" to do, then this may not be your place. Still, there's a lot of malls for those who think that's a fun way to live, and places to shop...
It's outdoors that blows me away.
Extreme beauty is everywhere. Lakes and tails to hike. Camp-outs to have. Parks to enjoy.
And if you think Durham is, "backward" ... be warned... the city's motto seems to be: "The City of Science."
The place is crawling with college and university campuses. There's so many hospitals here that you probably run the risk of getting hurt bumping into one.
So far, I'm picking up more of an East Coast vibe ... with a Southern pace and accent.
I drove to Whole Foods the second day I was here and felt like I'd driven completely across the country only to land back in Berkeley.
The same alienation that comes from too many hours in school.
The same, "I attend(ed) such-and-such university... so I'm better than you.... but lonely as hell."
But this place is far nicer.
Classier.
Berkeley attracts very intelligent ... but "conflict/crisis" oriented people who seem to be continually on edge. (Perhaps the ratio of "rats in the cage" has an effect too... there's a lot more space here and people seem to be a lot calmer.)
So far, the N.C. natives seem to be the most relaxed. There's going to be dunderheads everywhere. But my first impressions is ... if I can find the right place to buy... this place and these people will help me heal. It's on me.
The challenges of meeting people where they're at ... calmer ... sometimes a bit more reserved... and sometimes a LOT more ... fundamentalist... is going to force me to work on just the inner issues that I need to face.
I thought "dunderhead" was MY own word to describe people-didn't know others used it too!
When I was moving from the midwest and told people moving east, I was always corrected that I was moving South, but I don't feel this is totally "south" compared to when I visited, say Mississippi once. Now, THAT has a southern feel. This is more "partially south" IMO.
I've only been here a few weeks and I'm blown away at the beauty ... the "low-keyed" casual friendliness, and all the places to explore!
True, I can see this place isn't for everyone.
If you're a confirmed Urbanite who just has to have a lot of external pre-planned "things" to do, then this may not be your place. Still, there's a lot of malls for those who think that's a fun way to live, and places to shop...
It's outdoors that blows me away.
Extreme beauty is everywhere. Lakes and tails to hike. Camp-outs to have. Parks to enjoy.
And if you think Durham is, "backward" ... be warned... the city's motto seems to be: "The City of Science."
The place is crawling with college and university campuses. There's so many hospitals here that you probably run the risk of getting hurt bumping into one.
So far, I'm picking up more of an East Coast vibe ... with a Southern pace and accent.
I drove to Whole Foods the second day I was here and felt like I'd driven completely across the country only to land back in Berkeley.
The same alienation that comes from too many hours in school.
The same, "I attend(ed) such-and-such university... so I'm better than you.... but lonely as hell."
But this place is far nicer.
Classier.
Berkeley attracts very intelligent ... but "conflict/crisis" oriented people who seem to be continually on edge. (Perhaps the ratio of "rats in the cage" has an effect too... there's a lot more space here and people seem to be a lot calmer.)
So far, the N.C. natives seem to be the most relaxed. There's going to be dunderheads everywhere. But my first impressions is ... if I can find the right place to buy... this place and these people will help me heal. It's on me.
The challenges of meeting people where they're at ... calmer ... sometimes a bit more reserved... and sometimes a LOT more ... fundamentalist... is going to force me to work on just the inner issues that I need to face.
So glad to read this. We are still in Seattle, but have finally made firm plans to move back to the Triangle. I miss the laid-back, friendly vibe. Less rigidity, less "crisis mode" personal drama and hang-ups about food and lifestyle choices. I think the expansive space makes a huge difference in how people relate to one another, along with a nice dose of Southern humor and kindness. The fundamentalists won't bother me as much this time around -- now that I've hung out with militant liberals for 10 years, though I'm 95% one of them, I look forward to living around people with diverse viewpoints. You are going to love it!
Glad to read posts from people with such positive attitudes!
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