Gulfport is Nice for Older, More Established Peopl
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7/6/2005
If you've already got your career in gear and money saved, you're fine in Gulfport. There's not much entertainment-wise besides the casinos, but the beach is a relaxing plus. For children and teenagers, though, Gulfport just means trouble. Boredom, depression, laziness--all these things can make for a pretty bad experience. My entire family is from NYC, and my father got stationed at Keesler in 1986, the year I was born. He took his tours while my siblings and I stayed in Gulfport with my mom. I ended up living there for 18 years of my life--let's just say it wasn't fun. After a graduation from high school in 2004, I had to get out of there. There are no opportunities for young people--especially young black people. I attend college in the DC-MD-VA metro area (where my permanent address is now), and I'm thriving here. Good energy balance. Sure, there are traffic jams and noisy, rude people, but it's no NYC. I visit Gulfport every few months, since my boyfriend and friends are there. But I don't think I'll ever live there again. Visiting isn't even that great if you don't have a car--public transportation is extremely (and that's an understandment) scant. I think there's one bus that travels through the entire area. I'm being a little sarcastic, but anyway, Gulfport is great for those who have money and just want to relax a little. Not so great for those young people who want to step out and do something bold.
Nina | Aspen Hill, MD