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So, where'd you pick to live? Culture shock? What you expected? Give us an AAR
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I live in Bridgeport. I really like my neighborhood, although it does feel a little run down. I've got all sorts of restaurants around me, cool shops, and the people are really down to earth. To be honest, I really like Chicago and all it has to offer. There was definitely some culture shock at first. Not being able to park directly in front of my building was the first culture shock I noticed. Creepy people everywhere is the next thing I noticed. Being able to actually walk to the grocery store, CVS, library, etc has been very nice.
The girlfriend and I have spent a lot of time on the weekends going to different neighborhoods and checking out the sights.
However, there have been some negatives. I wouldn't say I feel unsafe in my neighborhood, but I do feel uneasy at times. I hear people yelling in the streets until early in the morning, and sometimes there are random drunk people walking around late at night. Even right now I hear music blasting outside. I guess someone is having a party.
But is what kills it for me is when I think about the future. I can get more home for the money elsewhere, but also not have to worry about shitty gun laws or constant tax increases.
I'm thinking I'll stick around for another year or two, then try to move back to Missouri. I couldn't deal with the heat in Texas.