I just moved back to Vermont after living in DC and then Minneapolis. There are two different DCs: one with all the political stuff, and one with all the people who live there just like any other city. I am a teacher, so was part of the latter group, and I only occasionally noticed the people in suits, who I think carry a lot of the energy you describe.
When I lived there, I was in my early twenties and my friends were pretty laid back, loved socializing, potlucks, dancing in our small kitchens.
I loved being able to walk for groceries, to work, or to a coffee shop; I missed being able to walk in the woods (though rock creek park has great trials). I loved the museums; I missed the mountains. I loved the variety of restaurants; I missed the produce.
It’s different—everywhere is—but I think what makes the “feel” of a place is the people you spend your time with, and there’s a lot of different kinds of people anywhere you go.
Everywhere I’ve ever lived I’ve missed Vermont. That’s why I’m back. But I miss those other places too, albeit to a lesser degree. . .
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Reply to Has anyone lived in the DC area who can share how it feels different than living in VT? by taylor-reddit
I just moved back to Vermont after living in DC and then Minneapolis. There are two different DCs: one with all the political stuff, and one with all the people who live there just like any other city. I am a teacher, so was part of the latter group, and I only occasionally noticed the people in suits, who I think carry a lot of the energy you describe.
When I lived there, I was in my early twenties and my friends were pretty laid back, loved socializing, potlucks, dancing in our small kitchens.
I loved being able to walk for groceries, to work, or to a coffee shop; I missed being able to walk in the woods (though rock creek park has great trials). I loved the museums; I missed the mountains. I loved the variety of restaurants; I missed the produce.
It’s different—everywhere is—but I think what makes the “feel” of a place is the people you spend your time with, and there’s a lot of different kinds of people anywhere you go.
Everywhere I’ve ever lived I’ve missed Vermont. That’s why I’m back. But I miss those other places too, albeit to a lesser degree. . .