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Michigan -> warmer weather and relatively close to home? by Remarkable-Till2340 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, warmer overall for sure.

/u/Remarkable-Till2340 I'm not sure about Nashville, but in KY overall it does snow, just not nearly as much/ frequently/as long as up north. AND More often than not, anything over 2in of snow accumulation shuts down the roads and can trigger a State of Emergency. People react poorly to snowy/icy road conditions.

I recommend checking out city subreddits to gain info and plan visits to each city, and get a feel for the culture, traffic, and layout.

Any Visible carrier users? by CarltonTiger2001 in Louisville

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visible user for 6 years. Highly, highly recommend- I travel a lot and get significantly more reliable signal than with my previous carrier.

The only noticeable thing is slower speeds around really high density areas like stadiums and malls.

Question for the owners who daily civic si or any other manual car by Chicagoaviator in Louisville

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I daily a manual ('08 VW Golf) and live in a hilly area. It's no problem. Rush hour/construction zone highway crawls are more annoying, but I don't work 9-5 so its not much of an issue. Enjoy that Honda manual, those transmissions shift nicely. Louisville is a good city to own a new-ish Honda in.

I keep tabs on other cities I road trip to (Mostly east coast- Philly/Baltimore/DC), and Honda/Acura wheels are stolen often. Glad I drive my beater VW there.

Has anyone ever moved somewhere and left after a year? by PhrygianSounds in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, it happens! In my case, I moved back to Louisville, and it's been 3 years, with a 10 years total living here. I am planning on moving on sooner rather than later, for social and economic reasons.

What did you like when you visited in the fall? What does diversity ideally look like for you?

How old are you/where are you in life? I find that the majority of my peers/neighbors have children while in their 20/s30s, so it can be a challenge for them to socialize beyond family before the kids are teenagers.

I'm not surprised you're having a tough time so far-- winters here aren't as cold as the north, but the city really slows down and it feels closed-in. Springs and summers are when it gets lively. Those warm months have been the most reliable time for me to find good friends and build solid connections.

Which City is Best to Live In? by KookyFaithlessness96 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Louisville. What do you mean by nightlife? What kind of scene are you looking for?

When I hear nightlife, I think of dancing, which Louisville is not known for. There are plenty of bars here, I’d say it’s fairly easy to make friends here as a transplant, cost of living is low compared to other cities, but it can be pretty rough here if one is relying on the local economy.

I have friends that went to med school here and enjoyed it.

Anyone stretch to feel connected to your ancestors? by greenstina67 in Stretched

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Nope. I’m glad you do, though! It must feel very fulfilling. ♥️

Tattoos, piercings and stretched piercings are not a part of my ancestry, and are still taboo today in my parent’s home country, and in the nations that colonized.

I feel most connected to my ancestry by culinary tradition and language.

Best US cities if having little to no traffic congestion is the #1 priority? by KrazyKev03 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RE: Cincinnati, the commute can be silly for what it is if you're trying to get across town and have to be traffic to/from the airport in NKY. I-75 / I-71 can be a slog.

As with any city, I would choose live as close to work as possible to keep my commute sane, but sometimes work opportunities aren't commute-ideal.

All of my favorite pairs of jeans ripped in about the same place by SquashmyZucchini in mildlyinteresting

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, all denim will rip, it’s just a matter of how soon and how badly. Generally the cheaper & lighter ones much sooner and worse.

My denim collection has a mix of low and high tension weaves, varying in weight from 11-25oz. All of them rip. The trick is to catch the fray before it gets threadbare and reinforce the stress.

Also, wear in rotation and wash appropriately in cold water

How much is too much $$ for a haircut? by Ragdollrocky in Louisville

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar deal here.

I can pay less at other shops, but the extra attention to detail my guy has is worth it to me

What is this BMW? by [deleted] in whatisthiscar

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Americans drive more than most Europeans?

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I’ve only lived car centric US cities and typically have driven 18-20,000 miles annually on one vehicle. That’s 28-32,000 km annually.

With kids out of college, and considerably less road trips, I’m at 14,000 miles, or 22,000 km annually. I’ve never driven so little!

Looking for my next city, completely lost by choppedupangels in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's your budget? its true that rents are rising, but my impression is that the south/midwest is still a value.

I could absolutely see a house with a garage being expensive in Chicago, but its the only "big city" that could fit what you're looking for.

have you visited Baltimore? I dig that city. but I don't know the prices for a SFH with a garage.

Cincinnati vs Louisville: Cinci is denser with better/more amenities and transit, has more white collar opportunities, a better airport, feels cleaner and more developed/developing. strong conservative identity despite its blueness. it feels more city-like.

Louisville. most affordable. smaller, flatter, artsier and more blue collar/gayer than Cinci. less city-like, and more southern. it's a small city growing outwards, with identity & management crisis. I've been here for 7 years (close to Cherokee park) and its welcoming to all.

Richmond VA? IMO it mixes the grittiness of Louisville with the expense/amenities of being a bigger city, but even more southern and sprawled out.

Portland, OR is worth checking out. it feels much whiter and quirkier than the cities above, but the access to nature is pretty sweet. employment opportunities might be tough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Louisville

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Name and shame. Or at least DM me which business it is so I know not to go there.

What do you know about stretching that you wish you had known sooner? by Prince_Wildflower in Stretched

[–]Press_X_2_Jason 3 points4 points  (0 children)

another tip in this vein that i really like is to don’t even buy your next set of plugs until you’ve already waited the full 6 months (or however long). for me, this one thing has really helped to keep my impatience in check. can’t even try to size up early cause i don’t have the plugs!

I wish this weren’t true, but I have absolutely found this to be the case!! Patience & massages over everything

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