[Still developing my blog writing style, any tips or pointers are always much appreciated]
Hello Friend and Happy Saturday,
I don't want this blog to turn into nagging and nitpicking on America. Essentially that is what I want it to be about; pointing out flaws, helping curtail bad habits, while encouraging self improvement amongst all Generation-Y'ers. Because we do need to step it up--that's a fact. (I don't need the Real Housewives or Ryan Seacrest to tell me that .)
So in the spirit of Loving the weekends (especially Saturdays) I thought maybe I can try to write a more tapered, toned down, light hearted blog for the sake of everybody not wanting to read a bunch of whining and pouting constantly.
I've lived in Boston for six weeks now, and I couldn't imagine a better place to be living or growing into my mid to late 20s. I have never been happier (and no...this is not an exaggeration).
The city has not let me down once, not a once ! I've lived in a few very uniquely different locations in my life (Luxembourg until 14, Rochester NY until 18, Tampa FL until 22), and I am finding out that this is the most beautiful place in the United States; from the people, to the mind state, to the conversations I have daily with new acquaintances, all the way to how gracious everybody I come across is.
Believe it or not time is one of the most important things you can give somebody; and here I anticipate meeting new friends every day (even as I am writing, I can't wait to go walk around the block and run an errand or two). Not a lot of communities are as generous with sharing their time as people in Boston, and trust me-- time is one of the most valuable things you can give somebody. It encapsulates everything positive in a relationship; learning, dialoguing, advancing the friendship, progression, finding out new things about yourself, making connections, laughter, the list goes on forever. Without giving people the time of day you put up a wall and immediately could be missing out on opportunities and chances of a lifetime.
To me, the smartest people in the world and in history get where they are because they take the time to focus on communicating ideas properly; they give the time to find a similar vein of interest in all aspects of their daily routine.
People will tell you that you 'need to live in NYC', or they'll rave about the west coast and its' beauty (which I do not doubt). You'll run across those who rant and rave about the south, the mid west, but nothing quite compares to the people who live in Boston--Bostonians if you will.
I've traveled more than most, whether that be throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, or North America and central, but you will never...and I mean never find the close knit brotherhood that Boston has to offer.
I don't plan on moving, I intend to stay here throughout my 20s and early 30s. I want to go to law school here, I want to create a network of smart and creative individuals here. If any real change is going to happen in America (not just Obama Change), that change will start here, and it begins with the roots; GenY. So over the course of the next couple of years I want to build my own community here full of friends who love challenges and understand the importance behind growing with the 21st Century, not in it.
This is the BEDROCK of America, this is where it all began (Need I dive in and delve into the details behind what I mean?) I need you young Gen-Y'ers to move here, and realize what an inspiring place Massachusetts is. It's eye opening, progressive, forward thinking, logical, passionate.
And sure you can make a home anywhere...obviously, home is what you make it. You'll always be able to create a new entourage of best friends, and you can always get to know the community on a first name basis. But I tell you ... you come here, and you won't want to go. The only reason I could imagine somebody not wanting to come here would be, "too many fucking Red Sox and Patriots fans", what a piss poor reason to not live in the smartest most open minded place in the country.
I urge you to give Boston a visit if you have not, there is very little hate here or anything wrong with the city. We agree on three key components; we have the best educational institutions in the country, we have the best sports teams, and we've got the best beers around. We stand by those like kith and kin.
No longer do I want to be considered anything but a Boston Boy from now on; a Boston Boy who has been around the world and back. Seen the country coast to coast and experienced people from everywhere in the world ( and I mean everywhere ).
I hope this had irked you to want to come for a visit ... and stay a while, come find me, we can dialogue about your hopes and dreams for hours , I'll always promise to give you the time.
Enjoy the night and quiet Sunday,
Rob
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