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I moved to Rhode Island a couple weeks ago. So far, South Kingstown areas (between Wakefield and Narragansett) are very boring for me. I like beaches and everything. But where's the life? I'm from Chicago and San Francisco and been all over. I'm 26 years old and I'm not really big into local bars. But in my opinion, it's just a weird world out here. Life is very slim. You can't find anything to do at all. I guess I just come from a life where neighbors are community, and there's active life all around me. I think I made a mistake choosing southern Rhode Island over Providence to live , not really sure yet. I feel like all there is to do here is watch television or check out some bars. I sure don't feel like driving up to Providence just to have some fun. I'm use to meeting people easily and hanging out with whoever and whenever. I would go to ethnic food places, some dance clubs, concerts, and every coffee house around every corner. I was very involved and road my bike virtually everywhere. That was my previous life in the cities. It was easy to meet girls, easy to meet friends. There was always something to do every night. Someone help me.
Locally join a church, fitness club or whatever suits your interests and where people go for community. Otherwise, Newport is not far away for the kind of stuff you mentioned previously. That age can be tough anyway as you are beyond the college crowd but not settled in yet. South County is not an urban environment at all, you're not in Kansas anymore...
Locally join a church, fitness club or whatever suits your interests and where people go for community. Otherwise, Newport is not far away for the kind of stuff you mentioned previously. That age can be tough anyway as you are beyond the college crowd but not settled in yet. South County is not an urban environment at all, you're not in Kansas anymore...
before you go to Newport, establish residency and get the EZ Pass. The price comes down from $4 to 83 cents each way.
Ya, I definitely made a huge mistake. I was expecting more life. I guess New England in my mind was like shrunken size "New York City" and "Boston," filled with life everywhere. I guess not. I didn't expect so much "country" life in such small states. I didn't realize that Rhode Island was sheltered to the rest of the world. I've seen places in the middle of nowhere, like Arizona and North Dakota. Even the small towns in those places are flowing with different things to do and see. I'm not trying to rip on Rhode Island or anything, because the people are nice. But it's hard as a "foreigner" to fit in here. Life in south county is more "hick" than I ever realized. For some reason, men in their 20s haven't grown out of the "high school prep" stage. I go anywhere and people just stare. People are just happy with the local "sub shop" and what not. They rave like it's the greatest thing, but it's just another sandwich shop. There's much better things out in the real world. Anyway, that's my rant. I like the Rhode Island people though. They're nice, just not very interesting--no offense to anyone. I'm just trying to critically analyze all this. Anyway, now I'm stuck with my lease.
One of life's little lessons. You can fix it pretty easily- tell yourself you could have done much worse- at least you can experience what a beautiful countryside looks like!!!
Ah, the value of doing one's homework before making a major decision!!!
If going up to Providence is out I don't think there is much you can do. The only area in RI even remotely close to what you're used to is the East Side in Providence. Sorry, man. Find a girlfriend who lives on the East Side, nudge nudge, wink wink. Good luck.
One of life's little lessons. You can fix it pretty easily- tell yourself you could have done much worse- at least you can experience what a beautiful countryside looks like!!!
Ah, the value of doing one's homework before making a major decision!!!
The truth is I did my homework too. I did all the research. I research about every place before I moved; every time the places had exceeded my expectations by far. Some places were right on. My advice for New England is to experience it first before moving. No one knows truly what it's going to be like until you move. Now I'm stuck in Hollister Hickville. That's a term my Chicago friends had for places like these. I'm just so disappointed. I was expecting my small town experience here to be wonderful and vibrant. What can I do now... I'm stuck.
Ya, I definitely made a huge mistake. I was expecting more life. I guess New England in my mind was like shrunken size "New York City" and "Boston," filled with life everywhere. I guess not. I didn't expect so much "country" life in such small states. I didn't realize that Rhode Island was sheltered to the rest of the world. I've seen places in the middle of nowhere, like Arizona and North Dakota. Even the small towns in those places are flowing with different things to do and see. I'm not trying to rip on Rhode Island or anything, because the people are nice. But it's hard as a "foreigner" to fit in here. Life in south county is more "hick" than I ever realized. For some reason, men in their 20s haven't grown out of the "high school prep" stage. I go anywhere and people just stare. People are just happy with the local "sub shop" and what not. They rave like it's the greatest thing, but it's just another sandwich shop. There's much better things out in the real world. Anyway, that's my rant. I like the Rhode Island people though. They're nice, just not very interesting--no offense to anyone. I'm just trying to critically analyze all this. Anyway, now I'm stuck with my lease.
Its funny how people look at life. I'm from the NYC area, also lived in Chicagoland for many years, and south county continues to be one of my favorite places of all time. I actually plan on retiring there. IDK maybe its because I live outside NYC but the thought of "lively places" really does nothing for me anymore. I really enjoy the peace and quiet, as well as the beaches, of south county. Lol retirement can't get here fast enough!
Daunte, you simply made a wrong decision. We all do it.
If you ask the property owner/manager if you could perhaps look for someone to assume your lease, maybe you can rectify the problem. I think he or she will understand.
Ya know, it's different strokes for different folks! Many would love to live in South Kingston close to the ocean, etc.
Most of us understand you're not trying to "down" the entire state, and just asking for a few suggestions.
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, not really sure yet. I feel like all there is to do here is watch television or check out some bars. I sure don't feel like driving up to Providence just to have some fun. I'm use to meeting people easily and hanging out with whoever and whenever. I would go to ethnic food places, some dance clubs, concerts, and every coffee house around every corner. I was very involved and road my bike virtually everywhere. That was my previous life in the cities. It was easy to meet girls, easy to meet friends. There was always something to do every night. Someone help me.
