your updated didnt piss me off or anything .. because yeah this place blows, i just wanted you to know that i didnt go out there to say something to her i just wanted to know what she said about me. sure i might be dumb or something but i just thought i would let you know.
im glad it didnt. and i wasnt saying you were stupid for going out there. its just wasnt what i would have done, which isnt to say that what either of us would have done is either right or wrong. but i hope youve had a good senior year and good luck in the future. :)
I never update anymore...but I do sometimes browse my friends' journals...I stumbled up on this and I felt compelled to comment.
I understand what you're saying. I've always felt there was something bigger as well. In no means am I belittling this area, because it does have its good attributes. I have just always felt like I needed to experience something else.
Anyway, just thought I'd comment to tell you that I see where you're coming from. Hope things are great!
Cagle, I love you...you know that. But I don't find it "intellectual" of you at all to come home to these BEAUTIFUL mountains and speak as if we're a shithole. I get what you're saying...I understand that C-ville is the life for you, you wouldn't do well in a place like this, you always have been kinda like a fish out of water. However, there are those of us who adore this area and do not feel it is like a prison. I am one of these people. I wouldn't do well in a city simply because this is my comfort. Having a house that can be on a farm and go to a school, walk into a football game and know I will pass at least 20 people on my way to my seat that I know...that to me is comfort, not simplicity. I wouldnt want to raise a family in a place like C-ville. Simply because everything is so fast paced and I don't want that for my children. Everyone must find their own cup of tea, and I'm thrilled you have. However, please don't brush away those of us who know we can thrive in this area and have just as fulfilling a life as you will. There
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i understand what youre saying. and im sorry that what ive said has offended you. that wasnt my intent. furthermore, i understand and am glad that you, as well as a large portion of people, are happy here. it just comes down to, im not, and ive articulated why. your also right about there being "bad" things no matter where you go. its hard to believe, b/c i havent really addressed it, but i do realize that charlottesville is not Heaven. but i just feel comfortable there, and thats what it boils down too. and its hard for people not to get offended when one talks negatively about where theyre from, and i feel like ive offended you. so im sorry. my comments arent aimed at everyone, and shouldnt be taken as an overarching sterotype of everyone in the area. what ive said are just observations ive made and my feelings about those observations. but i appreciate the response.
It's not so much that you offended me as I just didn't feel like you saw it possible to have true happiness here. So, I was just saying that is was an actual possibility. I know you're not happy here...and like I said I'm thrilled that you've found your niche! You deserve to be happy, everyone does. I know that you weren't trying to offend anyone, just expressing your opinion. It's no big deal! :)
I find this whole entry pretty disheartening and snobbish. I know there is more out there Big Stone Gap. And don't believe there are a lot of things outside of bsg that I like, and really i used to hate it here and sometimes I do. It really is depresseing to see some things like you mentioned.. but on the other hand: a LOT of people love this little town. I think its rude of you just to think the thoughts that you mention above. And being happy is more important to some people than being sophsiticated. One day when you have this glorious, rewarding life that you want "more of" I really do hope that you are happy with it. But if you're not, I hope that you realize that it doesn't take money or class or anything like that to be happy. This is coming from someone who feels that she has already learned this lesson. I prolly wouldn't have even posted this comment if you hadn't said that all thoughts and reactions are appreciated, and I believed you really will read and take in everyone's opinions because you are a very smart and good
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im not trying to be snobbish and i dont think the entry is snobbish. the entry is realistic. it is also NOT a outcry against our area or town. its an outcry against me being here. lots of people love it and thats fine
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I understand what you're saying.
I've always felt there was something bigger as well.
In no means am I belittling this area, because it does have its good attributes. I have just always felt like I needed to experience something else.
Anyway, just thought I'd comment to tell you that I see where you're coming from.
Hope things are great!
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