New State!

[maytara]

I think the hardest thing about settling into a new state is adjusting to their pace of life. When I moved to New Mexico, I had to get used to their slow way of living in the Southwest... there was no hurry for anything, very little stress and excessive friendliness. People talked, ate and drove slowly. I would become frustrated at the gas station

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[startrip]

awwwww girl! it is fast-paced here, but you'll get used to it :) tell me the suburb you're in again.....? i'd love to meet up some day and meet the little lady and have lunch, if possible...

about driving?? very aggressive. i've learned the "two car" rule - at any light (at least in the city), if you're turning left, you're not going to get through on the green, most likely... so it's somewhat of a known idea that two cars go through once the light hits red. it's a cautionary dance, but it's the only way you're ever going to turn left! insanity :) one time i sat through a "two car red" and someone GOT OUT OF THEIR CAR and WALKED up to my window and stared at me. didn't say a word, went back to their car, and honked. HA!

[startrip]

Oh, the suburbs may be tamer in life, but not in driving, my friend. Sammy has been here longer, and he's gotten used to it, so when I start slowing down for yellow lights, he starts yelling "Go, don't brake, Go!" hahah. I e-mailed you!

[kindandgenerous]

I didn't know you moved to Illinois. Are you in a Chicago suburb?

[editored]

Waiwaiwaiwaiwaitaminit! Illinois? Yeah, where exactly are you?