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Lorizael
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Sep 2001
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In nine months time the lease on the house I'm renting runs out. Two of my housemates are in a relationship and will be finding a place of their own. One of my housemates is my older brother and wishes to live by himself in a one-room apartment. That leaves me the odd man out. I don't really have anywhere to go.
Because of that, and a host of other melodramatic reasons, I'm moving across the country to begin a new life. I'll probably rent a room in a house or an apartment with strangers.
However, I don't yet know where I'm going. Through a thoroughly researched and logical process of elimination, I've narrowed my choices down to the cities listed above. Below are brief reasons for each city.
Boston, MA: I don't really want to move here, but a number of people I know are already here.
Chicago, IL: One of my friends says Chicago has great skylines.
Los Angeles, CA: I want to be a writer and this is where Hollywood is. It makes some sense.
New York, NY: I want to be a writer and a number of major publishing houses are headquartered in New York.
Seattle, WA: I find the word "Seattle" to be aesthetically pleasing.
There are probably other cities I might want to move to, or perhaps even places that aren't cities, but I don't know what they are. To diminish my ignorance I plan on posting a thread in a message board I frequent and seeing what the other members suggest.
Other factors: I will probably own a car when I move. I've heard that having a car in New York is bad and that having a car in LA is necessary. Anything else to consider concerning cars? Anything else to consider concerning things I haven't mentioned?
I want to be somewhere populated by young people doing interesting things. I'm not really one to go out and do interesting things, but part of the reason I'm fleeing my hometown is to force myself to try new things and experiment - a well-thought out plan that can't possibly fail.
Apolyton, go!
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Canada
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Aug 2001
time: 19:46
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Best to just give up now - move into your parent's basement.
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Originally posted by Lorizael
In nine months time the lease on the house I'm renting runs out. Two of my housemates are in a relationship and will be finding a place of their own. One of my housemates is my older brother and wishes to live by himself in a one-room apartment. That leaves me the odd man out. I don't really have anywhere to go.
Because of that, and a host of other melodramatic reasons, I'm moving across the country to begin a new life. I'll probably rent a room in a house or an apartment with strangers.
However, I don't yet know where I'm going. Through a thoroughly researched and logical process of elimination, I've narrowed my choices down to the cities listed above. Below are brief reasons for each city.
Boston, MA: I don't really want to move here, but a number of people I know are already here.
Chicago, IL: One of my friends says Chicago has great skylines.
Los Angeles, CA: I want to be a writer and this is where Hollywood is. It makes some sense.
New York, NY: I want to be a writer and a number of major publishing houses are headquartered in New York.
Seattle, WA: I find the word "Seattle" to be aesthetically pleasing.
There are probably other cities I might want to move to, or perhaps even places that aren't cities, but I don't know what they are. To diminish my ignorance I plan on posting a thread in a message board I frequent and seeing what the other members suggest.
Other factors: I will probably own a car when I move. I've heard that having a car in New York is bad and that having a car in LA is necessary. Anything else to consider concerning cars? Anything else to consider concerning things I haven't mentioned?
I want to be somewhere populated by young people doing interesting things. I'm not really one to go out and do interesting things, but part of the reason I'm fleeing my hometown is to force myself to try new things and experiment - a well-thought out plan that can't possibly fail.
Apolyton, go! |
Austin, Texas is a good place for you to go.
Really.
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Deity
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May 1999
time: 18:46
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I actually have very left leaning freinds who agree. Apparently Austin, particularly the parts near the university?, is a very nice city for young people.
JM
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Spiritually still in BAMA but physically in NJ during the week.
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Feb 2002
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I read your post and considered the problem for a full 30 seconds before giving my answer,
NY.
All of your choices suck as places to live IMO but at least in NY you'll find real art and a multitude of unemployed artists to talk to. In LA, it's mostly dreck. Seattle is just a scene from a goth comic book, what a joke. Boston, too snowy and full of fake irish. Chicago, didnt Obama organize there? nuff said.
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Deity
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May 1999
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I agree that New York City literal smells. Most places do, but I can easily ignore, New York City was bad.
My experience and perception of LA is that it is horrible, btw.
JM
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Deity
Republic of Texas
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Sep 1999
time: 18:46
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Based on your criteria. L.A. or Boston. Boston, because you have a support group in place.
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Co-Owner/ Administrator (Chief Minion)
Mingapulco - CST
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Jan 1970
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The only real problem with Chicago is the weather. If you don't mind the changing of the seasons, Chicago is a great place to live.
It's got a great nite life... culture... sports (if you like having your heart broken)... there are many things to do and see.
A car is a nice thing to have, and can be parked on the street, But there is a fine public transportation system that allows you to get around without your car.
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