just_looking_aroun t1_j9dozlp wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:59 AM

Reply to comment by SnooPaintings1565 in What is your favorite thing about Virginia? by reignthepain

The ocean and the mountains are the reason I chose Virginia, too. It's the closest thing in the US to my home country

SnooPaintings1565 t1_j9dvw6j wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:04 AM

That’s awesome! Where are you from?

just_looking_aroun t1_j9dvxvl wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:04 AM

Syria

zen_compassion t1_j9f0v2y wrote on February 21, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Not related, but if you have family and friends there still near the site of the earthquakes I am sorry for anything they may currently be going through. The lack of international assistance must be incredibly frustrating. I know "thoughts and prayers" can't do much of anything, but I hope they know they have not been forgotten.

just_looking_aroun t1_j9fo1og wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Thanks, it's been a rough couple of weeks but we're all pushing through

TheClayticus t1_j9fax5t wrote on February 21, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Have you visited Syria, VA? Graves Mountain Lodge is a fantastic weekend getaway.

just_looking_aroun t1_j9fo5mc wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I'll have to check that out