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| Tucson - 3/7/2013
It's always sunny. Cheep, slow, and steady.[read more...]
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| Imagine Rosefield Surprise - 2/28/2013
I have a 2nd grader at Imagine Rosefield, this is our first year of being here and absolutely love this school. After being in public schools for two years and my daughter constantly being bullied and being told every day that the only thing keeping her out of the principles office for talking is because she's such a sweet girl, I knew than It was time to pull her out of public school. At Imagine Rosefield the staff is wonderful I have not had any problems with them what so ever. They are extremely helpful and understanding. The teachers are wonderful they encourage the kids to push a little harder to reach there next goal whether it be in reading or math. The school is on top of the bully issue and gets things resolved quickly. They really make the kids accountable for their actions . This school builds up our children and lets them know they can do anything they want.[read more...]
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| Climate Diversity - 2/24/2013
Arizona is a great state to live if you like diversity in the climate. In the lower deserts, you have the warmth, but can get very hot during the summer. In the mountains just two hours away from Phoenix, you can get a reprieve from that heat and cool off under the pine trees. During winter, the lower deserts are rarely ever "cold". Sweatshirt jackets work just fine for our family! But if you are into skiing and sledding, just 2 hours into the mountains and you have a few ski locations to choose from. Just a short drive for a drastic change of scenery...that defines Arizona. [read more...]
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| It is what it is - 1/23/2013
If you're considering living in Phoenix, please know that it is in the desert and it IS HOT nine months out of the year. No getting around that. On the other side of the coin, the winters are mild and comfortable.
If you are into old money and culture, Arizona should not be your first choice, but if you love outdoor and water activities, and informal fun, you may want to check it out.
If you have strong political opinions, do your homework. Our politicians do too.
Arizona borders Mexico and the border is a long one. This creates unique issues here and should be considered.
If you have school aged children, you should know that our education system here is below par.
Although there is a high unemployment rate here, I see plenty of opportunities for people who have the drive to pursue them.
The people here are PEOPLE. Just like people everywhere. Since the bulk of the population here is not indigenous, there is a wide variety of religious faiths, political viewpoints, languages and opinions. Whatever yours may be, you can be sure you can find like-minded people in Arizona.[read more...]
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| winter 70degrees - 1/14/2013
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| Living in Arizona is not like Living on Mars - 1/12/2013
Contrary to what my aunt said, I love living in Arizona! I am originally from CA but have spent summers in Northern AZ with my grandparents. They were born and raised here in AZ on the Navajo Reservation and have shown me that there is no place like home. I have been to other states and seen a lot of nice places but it's always nice to return to AZ. I currently live in the Valley of the Sun and enjoy it! I must admit I will return to Northern AZ in the future because I have a lot of fond memories there with my grandparents. Until then, AZ can get pretty hot but thank goodness for A/C![read more...]
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| Thinking of moving - 1/10/2013
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| WAY TOO RED! - 12/24/2012
My political beliefs are non-color related for political parties. This state is soooooooo RED it is unbearable![read more...]
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| England - 12/16/2012
Hi, I’m English and still live in England but am looking to move over in the next year or so with my American wife.
She is from Az but we have lived in the UK for 5 years now. The main thing about the UK is the weather, it’s so bland. It very rarely gets hot in summer or cold in winter. I like extremes, like snow and heat! I love going over to see the wife’s family in Az you can rest assured that the sun will be shining!
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| queen creeck - 11/26/2012
i heard this a nice community[read more...]
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| Living in Tucson - 10/28/2012
Tucson has a reasonable cost of living. The hot summer months are a small price to pay for the rest of the years' climate[read more...]
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| Arizona is a tough place to live... - 9/10/2012
I've lived in Arizona for 11 years now, and I'm not a fan to say the least. It's dry, hot, dusty and there are no four distinct seasons.
If you're looking to move here, don't fall for the "lines" they throw at you. The most common are "it's a dry heat", "the palm trees make you feel like you're on vacation", "it's only hot 3 months out of the year", etc.
If you're from a part of the country that experiences "normal weather", you will not like it here. It seems nice at first, but it wears down your soul as times passes.
I was suckered into moving here, and now I'm trying to get out. The economy and job situation is the only thing keeping me here. I owe more on my house than it's worth thanks to the over-inflated real estate market that burst a few years ago.
People are rude, angry and there is a distinct crime problem in Arizona. Coming from the South where people wave and you can strike up conversations with strangers, it's a culture shock. I don't know my neighbors and they don't wave as you pass by. Everyone just wants to be left alone.
I'm not trying to change your mind about moving to Arizona, but please do your research. The people in your ear telling you about the good things about Arizona are hiding the negative aspects. Whoever is in your life trying to convince you to start a desert lifestyle has some personal (or professional) reason they want you there. Maybe it's family wanting you closer, maybe it's that promotion you wanted. All I can say is, dig deeper...learn the truth about life in Arizona.
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| Test - 8/15/2012
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| Too Darn Hot! - 5/31/2012
It's way too hot here for me. But if you you like the heat this could be the place for you...[read more...]
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| Horrible place to live!!! - 4/11/2012
I moved to Arizona in 1997 when I was in sixth grade and have hated it with a passion the entire time I've been here. I would've already moved, but unfortunately, something always comes up that prevents me from getting out here. The people here are completely rude, shallow, and superficial. The weather is unbearable. I have two children and I can't even bring them to the park between the months of May to September because they'll burn themselves on the playground equipment. The temperature is between 95 and 120 degrees majority of the year. You have to have bottled water everywhere you go, so you don't dehydrate. If you have small children you can't leave your car in uncovered parking because car seats become scorching hot within five minutes with no air conditioning and will literally burn your child. The schools here are HORRIBLE. When I moved here when I was in sixth grade, the school I attended was two years behind my old school. I was "learning" (more like reviewing) things in sixth grade that I had already learned in fourth grade in the Midwest. Unfortunately, schools are no better now. My son is in first grade and the homework is ridiculously easy, even for first graders. They underestimate the kids here. ASU is a JOKE. It is probably one of the worst schools in the country. All the students do there is party. They get their degrees with minimal work and C averages. ASU only cares about money, as do most of the people in this godforsaken state. Racism and discrimination are HUGE problems here. This state is completely backwards. It is like Hell on Earth. Don't move here if you don't want to feel like the life is being sucked out of you every day![read more...]
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| The great state of Arizona - 3/13/2012
The great state is right. There is so much diversity and things to like about this state. Even though there also is a lot to dislike about it as well. People complain about the laws and the laws of the past. But the state has the right and should have the right to protect itself from being a crime scene in itself. From the desert to the mountains and the mesas all around. There is not much you can not do here. Well maybe swim in the ocean. They say we have no jobs, yes they are right, we do not have places for the unwilling to work, the illegal worker or the one who just flat out goes against the grain. But we do have those jobs that if taken and not high enough in pay or need subsidies and state help, it is there. That is if the others leave room for the wanting or actually need ones.
There are water ways, rivers, valleys, deserts, forests summer, winter and some spring and fall. Just depends where you are. Small towns open lands city's for all to see. As long as you agree to take what you bring and leave what nature has been giving in place. [read more...]
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| It's true, you can buy a very nice home for your d - 2/4/2012
forget about anything else that's positive in this backward state. Seriously, for Phoenix being such a metropolis city that has grown leaps and bounds in the last 20 yrs, it's a sad state of affair's, two of the biggest, Politicians and Crime. I am a native, in my fifties and I'm almost embarrassed in admitting being born and raised here, however, I have just achieved the freedom to finally leave this state, recommendation's welcome :) [read more...]
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| Where I Live - 10/26/2011
At the present time I am living overseas and cannot give a review. I have to join this site to help my husband and myself to decide where to live when returning to the US next year for retirement.[read more...]
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| Beautiful state, but... - 9/25/2011
Arizona's politics are so toxic and unproductive that it constrains the greatness of this place that has such natural beauty.[read more...]
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| I swear, I'm going to die in this God-forsaken sta - 9/13/2011
I hate this state with a passion. Growing up here, it's really affected my allergies and asthma very badly. Not to mention, it's hotter than the armpit of Hell. I want very badly to move North, but I'm only 17. Plus, my dad says I'll never make it because I have Arizona in my blood and I wouldn't be able to take the cold winters. Well guess what? Hella cold is so much better than hella hot! I can literally feel myself dying! Besides the heat, the economy sucks, violence is unbelievable, the state itself is ugly, and the school system? Well, let's not even go there. Most of you will probably push this review out of mind because I'm 17. But I've lived here my whole life and trust me when I say, it's miserable.[read more...]
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