11.22.04
St. Louis, a town like no other
I've been a resident of this area all my life (suburbs). It wasn't until I got my house that I actually moved into St. Louis City. Needless to say, it has been quite the change.
Since alleys are plentyful and garages are rare, I have to park my cars outside, which could be bad or good. Also, the city often forgets that to bring a neighborhood up, you sometimes have to tear things down.
Aside from those annoyances, I honestly can't see myself leaving from here. I absolutely love living in the city. Other people I've spoken to who moved into the city limits feel the same way. I'm not quite sure what exactly it is either. The downtown is only now starting to flourish. The whole metro area is racist as all get out (read Metrolink). And, we're the 4th most violent city to live in.
I've always described St Louis as a big city with a small city mentality. I mean, the downtown shuts down by 6 pm, literally. At the same time, everyone here knows each other. If not you personally, then after finding out what HS you went to and what year you graduated, a common ground is established and now you "know" that person.
Maybe it's the fact that everywhere east of the Missouri River is 30 minutes away from where you need to go. You move from where you grew up and still get there in time for dinner with the family. Or, maybe it's the collective belief that everyone from Illinois is the worst driver on the road.
Whatever it is, St Louis is home and I can't imagine saying that about any other place.
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