The real deal...an unbiased opinion
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8/22/2006
This is my attempt to leave an objectionable opinion about Houston. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and have been living in Houston for a couple of years now. The good news about Houston is that the cost of living is low comparable to that of other big cities. You can really have a traditional American lifestyle. That is, a big house with picket fence. The bad news... There's nothing within a 3 state radius of Texas. The people are more friendly than that of Miami, FL or NYC. It is not as stressful as NYC or Miami in terms of trying to have the best cars, clothes, and body. However, the people here are lazy and dare I say, FATTER than the previous mentioned cities. It was very difficult for me to even buy the foods that I eat in the grocery stores because they don't eat or sell healthy food here. Even when stores experiment with selling sugar-free or fat-free foods, they end up being discontinued. No one cares about health here. It's pathetic. I also find that the people can be very caddy. The women act very envious when an attractive women walks by. Also, I find the hispanic population here to be unsophisticated. I am a Hispanic and I have to say, they give the working, law-abiding hispanic citizens a bad reputation. The hispanic men treat me like an object and even though I tell them I am married, and they mention they are married, they want to have an affair. It's discusting! Unfortunately, this happens way too often. Also, Texans claim to be so proud of there state yet, I have never seen so much LITTER!!! The area and air is not that clean. Rice Village and University area is nice and I would love to live in that area if I had to choose. However, there is no land and houses have little or no yard for kids to play. Not to mention, it is over priced. Crime is also becoming an issue now with gangs claiming there "territory" whether they're from New Orleans, Mexico or wherever. But, if you want a big house for nothing, Houston may be your place.
Brandy | Houston, TX