Friday, December 28, 2012

What a change in perspective...

Published on September 26th 2012
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A few years ago I HATED Boston and everything about it. It was gross, small, ugly, the streets made no sense, the people were assholes, and it seemed impossible to find anything involving entertainment going on here. I would harass my boyfriend constantly letting him know once I am on my feet I am leaving Boston. I would also snobbishly look around and wonder "why the fuck would anyone want to come to Boston, Massachusetts for their vacation?!?!"   I was just filled with nothing but hate for this city.

But now... I have grown fond of Boston. I can see the beauty in her tiny skyline. I love walking the Charles, or discovering new restaurants, shops, pubs as I roam her streets. I have gotten use to the fact that maybe the people aren't that friendly but I have also discovered that a lot of them are. I have met some amazing people and made some really good friends. I have gotten involved in the community and it has really become MY community. The Entertainment industry is starting to blossom here, which is good because now I can't imagine living anywhere else... Unless of course it was London. But even then, I would only want it to be temporary. I can even see myself buying a house around here... Settling down here. I love the sports teams, the seasons, the schools, how close I am to family, my friends, the community I have built and the community I am now connected to. I enjoy it all. Well, except maybe the MBTA and crazy drivers... ;)

And as for vacationers... it makes sense now. Boston is rich with history. Who wouldn't want to come to an old city and explore its history and past along with enjoying what is here today?

Oh yea... I also take pride in the fact that my several times great grand father was General Artemus Ward who was the general in the Revolutionary War and was part of the battle of Bunker Hill... among other things. I am connected to this place in many ways. And I love it.

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