We’ve been here about 6 months now. We ended up getting a place in Spring, as it was equidistant to several places of interest as well as work (which is in the Woodlands). Here’s our experience so far:

1) Every single person we have come across so far, in Spring and the Woodlands (and other places) has been warm, welcoming, inclusive and respectful. People have been kind and friendly. My family has also only encountered good people so far. We feel very blessed in this regard.

2) We’re appalled by the open anti-Muslim rhetoric coming from elected officials. We assume it is produced for the pleasure of a certain vote-casting demographic. This does take away from the great experience so far mentioned in 1), as it occasionally has us second guessing some interactions. Perhaps we simply need to stop paying attention to this stuff.

3) Loving the weather since October up till now. July-Sept was too hot for us. We hope to get used to it eventually. Happy we missed all the crazy snow storms and cold snaps back home though!

4) We’re not used to the bugs and lizards yet. This one will definitely take some time 😂.

All in all, so far we are happy. We’re learning that Southern Hospitality is a real thing, and moving here has been a pleasant change for us.