When we moved to Ohio I fell in love with our town. I thought it was small enough to provide the friendliness but still had several amenities necessary aka Target. I thought for sure as I started meeting neighbors and such I would see them whenever we dined out. Not that there's only one restaurant in town, there are several, but I thought surely I would see SOMEONE I know because the town is smaller than what I was used to. Well, that never happened. Ever. Not in the three years we've lived here! Until last night. :) We went to Applebee's for a fundraiser for my MOMS Club and there were several tables filled with people I knew!! Now granted, I knew there would be people there I knew, but it was still very exciting. It was almost like walking into Cheers and them saying "Norm!" No one shouted my name, but still. It only took three years, but finally my small town dream came true. :)
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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After 6 years in GA, I finally get that feeling too, but it's usually in the elementary school. But it's still cool to know and be known.
Yes, that is a nice feeling to go somewhere and have someone know you. Paul actually teases me though because we almost always run into someone I know - which IS odd b/c I have only lived here a few years, too - and did not grow up here where he did! BUT, I've worked at 4 schools, taken classes, bowled, played volleyball, softball, volunteered, meet parents at daycare and our early childhood program, etc etc etc...I've met a lot of people in my years here.
Here's to lots more friends in your 'new' town! (wow...has it really been 3 years already!?!)
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