Texans VS Californians (Dallas: living in, best, aquarium)

[sberdrow]

[quote=blueskies49;1649251]Why so rude? And diversity is great, that's what's so cool about great cosmopolitan cities such as Houston but if a certain area isn't as diverse as another I don't understand the thinking that it's bad somehow. I'll take Texas in all its variety, diverse or not!

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

And what is wrong with that? I'm proud of being from the "Great State of Texas!"

well some of us never figured out what was so great about it. believe me I tried. Maybe you can tell me what makes you folks get up in the morning and thank your lucky lone star that you live there.

[Cheasare]

[quote=sberdrow;1649362]

Originally Posted by blueskies49

Why so rude? And diversity is great, that's what's so cool about great cosmopolitan cities such as Houston but if a certain area isn't as diverse as another I don't understand the thinking that it's bad somehow. I'll take Texas in all its variety, diverse or not!




well some of us never figured out what was so great about it. believe me I tried. Maybe you can tell me what makes you folks get up in the morning and thank your lucky lone star that you live there.

I was born and raised in Texas. I think it's a great state. I like the fact that we do not have winter weather in southeast Texas. I don't like the cold. I don't like the idea of paying state income tax (which I do now). Property taxes didn't bother me in Texas with a house costing 160K. Where I live now the median home price is 350K. I like going to the rodeo in Houston. I like the riverwalk in San Antonio. I like the State Fair in Dallas. I like the beach in South Padre. I like the Mardi Gras in Galveston. I like the food in the valley. I like Big Bend. I like tubing on the Guadelupe with a cooler full of Corona on a hot summer day. I like driving through the small town called Cameron where my mom spent a large part of her childhood where folks sittin' on the porch wave at you when you drive by. I like the fact that you can find great Mexican, Chinese, African, Italian, Cajun, Vietnamese, Texas barbecue and good old fashion soul food all over the state. Those are just a few things that I think are great about Texas.

I now live in Maryland. Native Marylanders that I associate with are somewhat ambivalent about their state for a variety of reasons. They don't display the same pride as Texans do. I just chalk it up to them having a different "way" of thinking. Like the poster who now lives in New Mexico says, you learn to adjust to your new surroundings. When in Rome...you know. California has it's own style. Good for Cali. But how about giving the folks who love Texas a break? Even if you don't understand why, how about giving us some props for appreaciating our little ole lone star state?

[sberdrow]

[quote=Cheasare;1650401]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

I was born and raised in Texas. I think it's a great state. I like the fact that we do not have winter weather in southeast Texas. I don't like the cold. I don't like the idea of paying state income tax (which I do now). Property taxes didn't bother me in Texas with a house costing 160K. Where I live now the median home price is 350K. I like going to the rodeo in Houston. I like the riverwalk in San Antonio. I like the State Fair in Dallas. I like the beach in South Padre. I like the Mardi Gras in Galveston. I like the food in the valley. I like Big Bend. I like tubing on the Guadelupe with a cooler full of Corona on a hot summer day. I like driving through the small town called Cameron where my mom spent a large part of her childhood where folks sittin' on the porch wave at you when you drive by. I like the fact that you can find great Mexican, Chinese, African, Italian, Cajun, Vietnamese, Texas barbecue and good old fashion soul food all over the state. Those are just a few things that I think are great about Texas.

I now live in Maryland. Native Marylanders that I associate with are somewhat ambivalent about their state for a variety of reasons. They don't display the same pride as Texans do. I just chalk it up to them having a different "way" of thinking. Like the poster who now lives in New Mexico says, you learn to adjust to your new surroundings. When in Rome...you know. California has it's own style. Good for Cali. But how about giving the folks who love Texas a break? Even if you don't understand why, how about giving us some props for appreaciating our little ole lone star state?

well, I would probably take Texas over Maryland. You must have moved there for the job. My guess is that you will be seeing Texas again soon as your home. Someone who has that much love for a place really should take a look at finding a way back there. You really utilized the entire state. I feel for you and hope you get back soon to your warm state.

I myself had just as many things to say about my state I moved from. Im glad that I tried Texas. It had made me appreciate cold weather like I never thought I would. It has made me appreciate mountains in a way never realized. I really missed the evergreen forests and fern plants on the ground. I have it back now and could not be more pleased.

[Cheasare]

[quote=sberdrow;1650692]

Originally Posted by Cheasare

well, I would probably take Texas over Maryland. You must have moved there for the job. My guess is that you will be seeing Texas again soon as your home. Someone who has that much love for a place really should take a look at finding a way back there. You really utilized the entire state. I feel for you and hope you get back soon to your warm state.

I myself had just as many things to say about my state I moved from. Im glad that I tried Texas. It had made me appreciate cold weather like I never thought I would. It has made me appreciate mountains in a way never realized. I really missed the evergreen forests and fern plants on the ground. I have it back now and could not be more pleased.

Thanks for the very kind words. I do hope to get back to Texas one day. I came to Maryland because of my husband. Just like you, I'm glad I tried this area and it did make me appreciate the state I was born in. But I think that's the point, each state has qualities that makes it endearing. Nothing wrong with that, whether you like the heat or the snow or like it fast or slow; there's a special place for everybody. When growing up we did not have money to take vacations on airplanes and such so exploring Texas by car was what we did. That's how I got to know areas all over the state.

You say you miss the evergreen forests and fern plants; sounds like my friend here in Maryland that is originally from upstate Michigan. WHEWWWWW, I mean Michigan is on a whole other level of COLD, but she loves cold weather and cold weather activities. She's talks about sledding in the dead of winter which is something that I just can't imagine doing. When it snows up here, I'm on serious lockdown running the heat at 95 degrees with the fireplace going and candles burning while drinking a "hot tottie"! LOL Anyway I'm glad you have your "oasis" again.

C.

[CallMeLaura]

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

Me>>I was born in California, I grew up in California, I lived in California for over 50 years. I've lived in Texas for 6 months......you figure it out. Yes, I still consider myself a Californian - always will.

After all, we're not the ones always running around spouting we're from the "great state of California," like Texans do.

And you're surprised you don't feel welcomed here?

I was born in Missouri, grew up in Oklahoma, and still consider myself a Texan. I think there a lot things to recommend the state. I wasn't at all thrilled about coming here, at first, but I gave it a chance and ended up loving it.

I'd have to say that if you respond to everybody here in that hostile of a manner, few people would want hang around to get to know 'the real you'. Whether you agree with it or not, people feel strongly about Texas and putting it down won't win you friends except with others who pretend they're still living somewhere else.

[KerrTown]

Originally Posted by Cheasare

I now live in Maryland. Native Marylanders that I associate with are somewhat ambivalent about their state for a variety of reasons. They don't display the same pride as Texans do. I just chalk it up to them having a different "way" of thinking. Like the poster who now lives in New Mexico says, you learn to adjust to your new surroundings. When in Rome...you know. California has it's own style. Good for Cali. But how about giving the folks who love Texas a break? Even if you don't understand why, how about giving us some props for appreaciating our little ole lone star state?

I hope you'll enjoy the East Coast. You are in the place where America was born. Can you believe that you are in the midst of history where George Washington and other historical figures once roamed? The places that the events took place are interesting.

Marylanders probably tend to think of themselves as part of something bigger; they don't think of themselves as Marylanders but as East Coasters. If the East Coast was one huge state, it might outpace California.

[HappyTexan]

I moved to Texas in 1996 due to job transfer. The first thing I noticed was how Texans took great pride in their state. Without even trying over the years it grows on you.
You know the state flag, the state flower, start wearing your "college" football shirt on Saturday's even out of season and start using Texas slang.

It's called assimilation. Let it happen..be open to change and you will be much happier.

[blueskies49]

We like transplants like you and CallMeLaura !!

I've known some transplants who have been here maybe 20 years and still don't consider themselves Texan. I can think of one in particular who came here out of college from Indiana 20 years ago and says he will never say "y'all" or any other Texas slang. His friend from college on the other hand has been saying it for years and considers himself Texan. I guess it just depends on the person. Contrary to what some might think, I think alot of us Texans would understand someone who still identifies strongly with their home state because naturally, most of us would, too, but it's the ones who don't bother to find the positive here and/or make fun of us and the culture. I mentioned in another thread how a couple of Michigan girls who had moved here were asked by a reporter how they liked it and all they could do was laugh and make fun that we say "y'all". Well, that attitude won't exactly win praise and warm fuzzy feelings from the natives!

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by blueskies49

We like transplants like you and CallMeLaura !!

I've known some transplants who have been here maybe 20 years and still don't consider themselves Texan. I can think of one in particular who came here out of college from Indiana 20 years ago and says he will never say "y'all" or any other Texas slang. His friend from college on the other hand has been saying it for years and considers himself Texan. I guess it just depends on the person. Contrary to what some might think, I think alot of us Texans would understand someone who still identifies strongly with their home state because naturally, most of us would, too, but it's the ones who don't bother to find the positive here and/or make fun of us and the culture. I mentioned in another thread how a couple of Michigan girls who had moved here were asked by a reporter how they liked it and all they could do was laugh and make fun that we say "y'all". Well, that attitude won't exactly win praise and warm fuzzy feelings from the natives!

Exactly. There's nothing wrong with being proud of where you're from...as a Texan I fully understand that. However...if you're going to move here, embrace it. Don't just sit there and ***** and complain about it the whole time, expecting us to soothe you or agree with you. If you don't like Texas, leave. Simple as.

[CallMeLaura]

Originally Posted by blueskies49

We like transplants like you and CallMeLaura !!

lol, I had to go look at what I wrote that would make you consider me a transplant! Honestly, I feel that Texas is MY state and my first reaction is that I'm *from* here.

My boyfriend mocks me all the time. As if he even remembers living in Ohio for the first two years of his life...

Oh, for the record, he lived in California for a couple of years. Hated it. Except the Aquarium and a little deli that made potato pancakes, even if they were only good half the time.