First off, no offenses to anyone with that title. It's purely a line from Joe Dirt. So if you're offended, cool your jets.
To the point I'm trying to make with this post. There's something that has always bugged me (at least since I moved away from home) and for some reason tonight I am tired of just thinking it to myself.
When we turn 18, we move away from home (at least most of us do) to embark on our new and exciting life as a college student) Nothing is more exciting and awesome than the new found freedom (at least to me because I had pretty strict parents) I was wide-eyed and giddy to make new friends and have new experiences. I never once had the thought that I was going to hate where I was moving.
Maybe its because I came from a small town with not much to do on the weekends besides drive around on dirt roads. It really frustrates me when people constantly gripe about the place they are. Kirksville was certainly not the ideal location for a young adult to live. We had about 6 bars, and barely even a movie theater. But I never once caught myself saying "I hate Kirksville because there's nothing to do" I had TONS to do. I had amazing friends and there was ALWAYS something fun going on. Even if there wasn't we made our own fun. I remember nights spent building risque snowmen all over campus, watching Jon & Kate +8 and taking a drink every time you saw a sextuplet. I never missed Starbucks, Bread Co, or any of that jazz (maybe a mall just a little, but there wasn't one close to West Plains either).
Point being, Kirksville is a lame town thats always cold and there's not much there. But I (and all my friends) had a blast. Best memories of my life that I always wish I could relive.
Springfield is like living in New York City compared to Kirksville. Its by far the biggest town I've ever lived in and while it may not be to others, I think its pretty great. It may not be the most awesome town in the world, but to the group of friends that frequently sit around playing CatchPhrase, we definitely make it fun.
It makes me sad and mad when people constantly bash Springfield for being lame and this and that and the other...It's only as bad as you make it. If you come in open-minded and willing to make to friends and have new experiences, you could just possibly have the time of your life. I know that I'm super excited to move to Phoenix soon, but I'm sure as hell going to miss CatchPhrase, downtown, and even the Hodeo when I leave. And most importantly I'm going to miss the amazing friends I've made here. They have truly made Springfield an amazing place to spend a few years, and I am so happy to have them all in my life.
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