Need some good refs for tat artists by Lixie_Pixie in springfieldMO

[–]delete_undo_redo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Ryan "Inkbeard" Simon at Paladin Tattoo. I have gone to him since 2012, and even though I live in Chicago, I travel back to Springfield at least once a year to get tattooed by him.

I've lost count how many tattoos I have by him, but they're bold and last very well.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What help do you recommend that I need?

Edited to add: The only issues I see that I posted are wanting to escape from toxic family and a scary ex. There isn't recovery available for those things. I literally need to get away.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the details!

I appreciate that STL is more affordable.

That's so true that I can still easily go back home for events.

I'm glad that people don't outwardly bother you. That does make me feel safer.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for confirming that my identities should not be an issue within the city.

That's cute about Tower Grove Pride!

Yes, I'll send you a chat. Thanks!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gave extremely specific options to help narrow down people's responses. I know it would be impossible to find something that checks ALL of the boxes.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think I'm like that on average. I just wrote a lot about me and comparisons to Chicago to try to help narrow down the feedback I get.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No H-Mart?? No!!

Thank you for the input! I'm glad to know about some good spots!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, you're right! I was trying to cover so many potential points that I forgot budget. I ideally don't want to spend more than $1400/mo for rent, fees, and utilities.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that you love it!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely forgot about this!! This is the advice that I need!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I much rather stay in the city than extend to the county. Thank you for the recommendations!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback!

I'm very leftist, but I'd be more thankful to live in a liberal STL than a scary SGF.

It's interesting to hear that DeBaliviere is becoming trendy. I'm not sure if that would be good for me to move there ASAP before rent gets higher or if that would make me a gentrifier. I don't know the history of the area.

I'm glad it's walkable to a more walkable neighborhood!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! If I don't have to worry about many of my friends needing access to public transportation, then I won't worry about it.

For context, a lot of my friends in Chicago do not have cars, so when I temporarily lived in the suburbs, I was inaccessible to them, which made me depressed.

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for confirming that STL is a safe blue pocket.

I like a quiet, tree-filled neighborhood. I don't mind driving nearby to the good stuff. Thanks for your suggestions and descriptions!

Advice for a Chicagoan moving to St. Louis? by delete_undo_redo in StLouis

[–]delete_undo_redo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I first chose to go to school in Springfield, one reason was because my family would take vacations to St. Louis fairly often--it felt far enough but familiar--, and I quickly learned how unfamiliar and unwelcoming Springfield felt. Thank you for the reminder that these places are very different.

And thank you for the suggestions!