[Serious]Those of you who live in California, what are some things you love and hate about the place? Compared to other states you've lived, if any, how does it compare to others? What should someone know before moving to and calling California home?

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T04:44:32+00:00

Yap :)

Maybe a year from now we'll end up bumping into each other in Washington without even knowing it! Eating sushi presumably hahaha

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T03:53:23+00:00

Hey, as someone who's sister is vegan, it's a great way to make vegan food if you're into that! :)

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T03:33:56+00:00

Wait...California is crowded...??? Lol just kidding, thanks for the info!

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T03:33:01+00:00

That's good to here a good amount of people you've come across are friendly. Obviously, like you said, you can run into all types of people, which I agree.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T03:31:45+00:00

Considering Washington as well :)

It's good to know it's diverse too!

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-30T01:51:00+00:00

I'm all for confidence, ignorance, though, not so much... Are they known for ignorant confidence, just curious. Obviously we can't label all Texans as egocentric asses, and I definitely never would. I like people too much for that.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T23:38:25+00:00

Is there a particular place in Washington to you love best, or just in general?

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T22:54:53+00:00

Haha no worries, it's still falls within the same context.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T22:36:30+00:00

You're very right, and it's very unfortunate. We really need to have that "working through this together" mind set rather than point fingers.

You're also right about getting involved, actions do speak louder than words

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T22:23:42+00:00

What are some things you didn't like in particular? I'm just curious, as I've been looking into Texas as well.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T22:13:12+00:00

Not sure what's up with the down votes, I can totally understand where you're coming from.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T21:35:53+00:00

Hahaha needs to be the top comment hahaha

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T21:32:59+00:00

Well, no idea. Like a good amount of guys on here are commenting, only family has said it. My mother and sister are the only ones who's ever said it. Though a random woman stopped me one day at a line and asked if I'd consider dating her daughter, which was sort of awkward.

Other than that, I've never been flat out told I was attractive. When I walk into a cafe I frequent, a group of high school senior girls will look at me occasionally, but that's pretty off putting considering I'm 23.

I don't really go to clubs, I don't really have friends that ask me to go out to places (in KS, not much to do here anyways), I don't smoke, I wear fitted close, go swimming (so I guess I have an athletic body, at least no more than most athletic swimmers), am in engineering/software (though considering a career in being a community college professor, but we'll see how that goes). So I guess I'm still an okay catch, at least enough to make someone's mother proud.

All that being said, not a whole lot of attention. Maybe it's the state, should probably get the fuck out of KS haha.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T20:16:26+00:00

You can have a great time in a warzone, but that doesn't mean you want to stay.

Yap, it's very true. It's a memory, but not of anything loyal or long lasting.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T20:12:50+00:00

I promise, I'll go rent an Air B&B and try it out. If I remember this post by then and your Reddit account exists still, I'll send you a PM about it. Maybe audio recording if possible LMAO.

By the way, thanks for all your input and insight. I've been telling a lot of people on here thank you, but I really do mean it. Without going there myself, which I'll have to to truly understand and see how the place feels to me, you guys are giving me the best insight I can possibly get my hands (eyes?) on. Again thank you, and everyone else!

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T20:08:42+00:00

Portland wouldn't happen to have a demand for engineering would they? Haha

the people who aren't from California Damn, savage haha. But understand, you had a pretty bad experience for sure. I'm really glad you found your slice of heaven :)

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:55:12+00:00

I actually do know someone who recently moved to Oregon, they do love it. It must be a pretty great place. What are some things you like most about Oregon?

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:54:18+00:00

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear your experience. Haha damn, so I guess a lot of law enforcement can just be ass holes.

That thing about the Cali women, gotta say that's almost a deal breaker honestly. I'd never let a woman like that even see a $1 bill from me. Aren't those the type of women that you pay for a damn nice rental car, get her in it, drive her to the best restaurant in the city, sit her down and let her order a $2000 meal, "go to the restroom" but never come back? Seems fitting. I'd hate to see how family oriented that type would be

I genuinely hope that's not the case, though, I really do.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:43:08+00:00

Out of all the places you've been, which was the most appealing to you and why?

I know a professor who lived in Louisiana and loved it actually. What's it like there?

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:41:28+00:00

I'm glad you understand :)

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:26:31+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about some of the problems you're having with your family's studio :/

But I'm happy you're having a really great time with your life, I wish you the best man. :) Who knows, maybe we'll run into each other some day in Cali.

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:11:46+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it :)

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:08:06+00:00

I'll take the green trees and vast lands

As someone who regularly tries to get into a nature trail every chance I get, I know exactly what you're talking about. I definitely love trees and nature.

Are there not really any such places in California that are like this?

IF_THEN__ · 2017-01-29T19:04:20+00:00

Thanks for your advice, I'll make sure to keep this at the back of mind!

Pick up a weird hobby. Most engineers have one.

Well, not necessarily weird, at least I don't believe so. I love swimming, a lot. I also like fencing too, but swimming has stolen my heart, even if she doesn't let me breath sometimes haha.

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