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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Tracym
(Post 5660981)
Hello then Beenish, nice to meet you.
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Damn ..I hate changes ...
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5661016)
Damn ..I hate changes ...
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Pony
(Post 5660920)
I moved from England to Texas in Feb 2005 and then I moved from Texas to California in April. Talk about culture shocks. We are only in CA for a year. I'm looking forward to leaving here. It was an experience, one I am glad I took (I always thought I was missing something living in Texas, and longed for the bright lights of LA or New York).
California (IMO) is faceless, dirty, and lacking community spirit. What you drive and what you earn are what define you. Get out, run for your life, save yourself . . . :rofl: I would say that, even though San Francisco and LA are both in California they are vastly different. Culturally, SF is closer to Boston, Chicago, NY. All these cities are tight communities, car-unfriendly, have significant public transit systems, densly populated (in a good way), very cosmopolitan. LA is closer in culture to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta - the more modern, sprawling cities that have a freeway culture, and where public transit is an afterthought. Every place here has its merits, but in order to avoid culture shock on first arrival, I would recommend one of the former list of cities as a starting point. Starting out in Dallas, LA, Atlanta could be tough. Seek out an older, established neighborhood with some character. SF has a major, major homeless problem at the moment, ironically because it is a caring and compassionate city. The rumor is, everywhere else in the country sends their homeless here because SF won't throw them in jail like everywhere else. |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 5661082)
soiled your nappy again have you? :p
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5661091)
Careful... I am only now getting used to you being here ...
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 5661087)
SF has a major, major homeless problem at the moment, ironically because it is a caring and compassionate city. The rumor is, everywhere else in the country sends their homeless here because SF won't throw them in jail like everywhere else.
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Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Tracym
(Post 5644359)
I'm a yank, so can't really talk to adjusting. Though I admit I might find parts of California difficult.
There are so many different places, cultures, landscapes in the U.S. There are small towns where you can walk around and shop. There are places miles and miles from shopping malls. No pre-fab houses anywhere near where I live for example. If one place isn't for you - try looking for another. Travel around a bit if you're able... Welcome - and good luck! The whole country is your oyster.. but then you might be allergic to shellfish. |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Steerpike
(Post 5661087)
Sounds like yet another So Cal (Southern California) experience to me! After 24 years here, I have to say, I'm now finding some good spots in the greater LA area when I have to visit there - Santa Monica, downtown Pasadena, etc - but it is NOT a place you should head for on a first visit, if you want to avoid culture shock.
I would say that, even though San Francisco and LA are both in California they are vastly different. Culturally, SF is closer to Boston, Chicago, NY. All these cities are tight communities, car-unfriendly, have significant public transit systems, densly populated (in a good way), very cosmopolitan. LA is closer in culture to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta - the more modern, sprawling cities that have a freeway culture, and where public transit is an afterthought. Every place here has its merits, but in order to avoid culture shock on first arrival, I would recommend one of the former list of cities as a starting point. Starting out in Dallas, LA, Atlanta could be tough. Seek out an older, established neighborhood with some character. SF has a major, major homeless problem at the moment, ironically because it is a caring and compassionate city. The rumor is, everywhere else in the country sends their homeless here because SF won't throw them in jail like everywhere else. |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 5646106)
I lived in Athens, GA for 4 years, a small-ish town in Georgia that is unlike any other small town in Georgia and unlike any major cities in Georgia ... because it is home to the University of Georgia.
I went to UGA thus my nick! Woohoo! Goooo DAWGS!!! Sic'em! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! http://www.bk.psu.edu/faculty/ramsey/uga.jpg |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Poppy girl
(Post 5662109)
I am pleased you said it and you are right...Plus NoCal is like a different state much nicer we are in the valley move here we will look after you :)
Named, naturally: Northern California and Mars. |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by ugacrew
(Post 5665700)
I went to UGA thus my nick! Woohoo! Goooo DAWGS!!! Sic'em! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! http://www.bk.psu.edu/faculty/ramsey/uga.jpg ;) --- |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Xebedee
(Post 5667535)
Every now and then there's a move to split it into 2 states.
Named, naturally: Northern California and Mars. |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Poppy girl
(Post 5668153)
You know that would not be such a bad idea as we are certainly that far apart in our life style and culture here.
Yoghurt has culture. :p |
Re: anyone else have problems adjusting??
Originally Posted by Xebedee
(Post 5667535)
Every now and then there's a move to split it into 2 states.
Named, naturally: Northern California and Mars. for the most part i've lived in central california; spent 4 years down south and was so glad when i returned. that said, my experience moving from base to base prior to living in california did get me used to visiting the local attractions and enjoying what made each place and the people living there special. |
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