Uniquely different
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4/20/2007
I don't know what all the negative commets about Lafayette are for.
I was raised in this very Unique Louisiana City. The City has a Very lively and Unique Culture. Yes We the people of Lafayette are very different from most places in this Cookie Clutter Country. At least most of our Neighborhoods are Unique and most homes don't look the same and are different Architecturaly. We are a very Different City than most Louisiana Cities. You Can Travel From one end of the state to the other and No Dialect is the same, New Orleanians sound like there from Boston or other New England Dialect. Lafayette people have a very differnt dialect all on there own cher.
Lafayette and Surrounding area is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Louisiana even before Katrina & Rita. If it was so bad Schools, Roads, People, Then why is it one of the fastest growing cities in the state. (As some where saying in Other post that schools and other quality of life issues were horrible). Yes We do have our problems like most American cities Do.
Yes it does get hot an Humid, but I'd rather be warm than cold. And its easier to beat the heat these days, Its a modern thing Called Air Conditioning(For those who are Complaining about the heat).
With all the different Resturants & Fresh seafood is plentiful, Cajun Spicy Food, theres enough to satisfy anyones taste buds. Also there is the National Chain restruants if you don't like the Local Resturants.
We are a very Laid back People, Who are never in a rush to get anywhere, and Family is the most important thing in most peoples lives here. Even if some family member does something to offend the other, Folks blood is thicker than water.
I have traveled to many places the worst so far I've been to is Las Vegas, Very Rude People there, People there are very much all about themselves, there is no culture and no respect for others. At least when you get a flat tire or car troubles People here in Lafayette (and surrounding area)stop to help.
Every Friday in the Spring and Fall there are Downtown Concert series Called Downtown Alive, Where else in the country and you have a big dance party in the middle of the street, Representing many different types of music. Its nice to see all the diffent people and Cultures mixing with each other and having a good time. With the Downtown Revitalization, New Buisness and old are thriving in the once dead downtown area.
As I am a well rounded educated individual, oh and have
John | Opelousas, LA