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If you've ever lived on the East or West coasts an - 3/13/2007 |
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| I'm a well educated, good looking hetero male and I've lived in Washington state for the better half of my life, went to college in Boston, lived in California, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Europe before moving to Houston, TX required by my job. Honestly, everywhere I've moved to I've always held the view that an open mind, good sense of humor, genuine sincerity and willingness to integrate would allow me to make new acquiantances, learn about its culture and people and enjoy my time while living here. That hasnt happend in the past 3 years... as this aint it.
First, I developed severe allergies... they say it's the texas hay fever and pollen. I say it has something to do with all the cancerous chemical pollutants from the refineries around the city.
Forget about outdoor activities as the city centre is a deadzone after hours and on weekends - even McDonalds closes their sign after 9pm. The traffic and roads/hwys are not designed for pedestrains or cycling or jogging or even shopping. Public Tennis courts are scarce and there are only a limited few safe parks to go jogging. Plenty of Starbucks Coffee houses if you enjoy throwing away $3.55 ea time you want a grande cafe latte. People here get fat and bored very very quickly and I can attest to that. I gained 23 lbs within 6 months from boredom, depression and lack of enthusiasm for going out and doing things like cycling, tennis or jogging as it is a big ordeal to get dressed or pack your bike etc... and drive somewhere to do something. Diverse cultural influences (other than TexMex food) here seems remarkably lacking for such a large city (2.2 million people) and thanks to Enron, Dell and Halliburton etc... a good number of families had their lives destroyed and we're currently in a tax grab environment. If you own a home you are sorely in for it as property taxes are double what they are in most places such as Florida. Oh ... we are at risk of very big hurricanes here too.
The air here is hostile as summers are stifiling and muggy and full of pollen and pollutants and winters can be very cold. There are far too many ill mannered Hispanics living here and perhaps explains why the otherwise gentile Texans dont want to show visible "foreigners" their genuine hospitality but rather a superficial "welcome to texas ... now please go back". This likely explains why I'll gladly trade all this warm weather for a more urban and diverse cultural environment soon - I'll even take some rain. Good
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| houston suburb - clear lake - 11/30/2007
Very family oriented and convenient to shopping and[read more...]
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| Houston Climate is a Big Negative - 11/14/2007
Pay attention to the low "comfort rating" Houston gets on this site: 44 is average, Houston is 24. The temperature is usually hot, and the humidity is almost always high. Even when the temp. is[read more...]
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| Houston is a very pleasant surprise - 11/6/2007
Overnight visitors are often underwhelmed by Houston. But behind our ubiquitous
strip malls and freeways are gorgeous neighborhoods, attractive and affordable custom built homes constructed from the[read more...]
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| In response to Mrs. Henry - 10/30/2007
If you(Mrs.Henry and anyone asking for advice from complete strangers) have to ask if you should move to a certain place b/c of certain characteristics than you shouldnt move, Or find a more relaible[read more...]
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| Crime rate in Houston - 10/23/2007
The crime rate in Houston is above the national average. It is definitely not someplace I want to stay and raise my family. There is an active night life and plenty of things to see and do as a[read more...]
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| Humid, Humid, Humid, but the people are nice - 10/7/2007
Jobs,
housing is cheaper than most places,
If you can stand the humidity, and like a southern "big city" place
where people can think for themselves (but aren't hicks either)
it's[read more...]
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| Best areas to live in?????? - 9/26/2007
My husband & I are expecting our first child & we would like to relocate to a city that has much to offer. We currently live in Raleigh-Durham NC but we are bored to tears here. There are NOT[read more...]
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| If you're not careful, you'll be trampled in a cat - 9/17/2007
Mass transit is almost nonexistent. Many of the most popular and populous suburbs are unincorporated and thus must rely on undersized county sheriff and constable departments for traffic control. It[read more...]
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| Houston Weather - 9/4/2007
Houston is a good city. Spring and Early Fall are quite nice. Summers can be hot and humid. Lots of construction going on to upgrade the highways at the moment, but the DOT does a pretty good job[read more...]
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| weather - 8/21/2007
rains a lot but the fall is[read more...]
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| Houston, TX - 8/6/2007
Can wait to get away from High Taxes here in[read more...]
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| Bayou City Blues & Beacons - 8/5/2007
The weather is great: for ducks, and year-round dining al fresco, and cycling year-round, and funding power companies.
The weather is terrible: in the summer, for running half the year, for[read more...]
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| I 'm with Joe!!! - 8/3/2007
Joe, you got it right, I'd like to reiterate what he said. Houston is a balance between metropolitan and small town. Between Southern hospitality and international flare. You can come from any[read more...]
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| Response to Tim - 7/30/2007
Ar you kidding me? There is one pharmacy in the city of Boston that is open 24 hrs. Gas stations close at 7pm. 24 hr gyms and grocery stores are unheard of.
And fat people in Houston?...you must[read more...]
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| Houston - 7/30/2007
After reading all the postings, I feel compelled to reply. I've lived in Houston and Boston and have travelled all over the country. Houston is a fantastic,funk,wealthy,and progressive city. The[read more...]
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| Relocating to Houston from Chicago - 7/18/2007
I'm 39 years old and was born and raised in Chicago, spent a few years in Tampa Florida, and came back.Well after 11 years, I'm leaving again! Chicago is great, but there is definitely an attraction[read more...]
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| How is it REALLY? - 7/18/2007
I am thinking about relocating to Houston and I'm trying to find out what it's really like.I am a single parent with 2 small daughters and I can't find my way out of a paper bad, without a map.[read more...]
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| Houston: An outsiders perspective - 7/16/2007
As for someone who grew up in LA, and spent the last 15 years in Texas(4 in Houston, 11 in Dallas), I believe I can give an honest and open perspective on Houston. I'll first start off with the good[read more...]
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| Cost of Living Very Low! - 7/11/2007
The cost of living here is amazing. Even compared to small midwestern towns (where I am from), the cost of living here is very reasonable. Housing costs, gas prices, etc. are all very reasonable. [read more...]
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| Relocating to Houston - 7/3/2007
I've lived in Chicago all my life and after, many years of battling the cold weather I think it's time for a change. Houston is a place that at the top of my list for relocation I would love more[read more...]
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