I just have to say it......
UTAH NEEDS TO TAKE A CHILL PILL! ST GEORGE NEEDS TO TAKE A CHILL PILL!
I feel like I am in who-ville. Hustle and bustle. buy this. buy that. look like this. look like that. drive this. drive that. live here. be this. enhance this. eat here. wear this. bla bla bla.
*Please know that I do love it here. I love that I grew up here. I love that my kids love it here. But I am soooo glad to JUST visit*
Good night.
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can you elaborate on that??
Oh dear...what am I in for??? I am scared enough about moving to Utah and if my kids will be alright growing up there...please lend some reassurance, you sure turned out wonderfully, you're gonna have to elaborate on that rant, jaesi!
Ahhhh.. I LOVE this!
I love to visit but I have zero desire to live there as well for those very reasons!
Enjoy your visit!
Yeah... elaborate. I live here... and I don't feel that way. But, then again, I really don't give a crap about what people think of me. haha :) I totally want to see you! How long are you here for? Did you know Annalisa is here from Italy? I believe she was supposed to get here yesterday!
Jenna, no worries. You will like it. It will just take a lot of getting used to coming from Norfo0lk. seriously. in good ways and bad.
Did you find a house? I cant wait to hear....
Pam, You said it, you dont give a crap...but so many people do. And that is the problem. Yes, its nice that people take pride in the way they look, actually its refreshing to see nice clean attractive people...but, is it for the individual or for the people they want to impress?
Im definitely guilty of it. But I feel, and maybe this is my own problem...that when I am in Utah the pressure is a lot worse.
I want to hear your opinions....
Jaesi, How long are you here for then? I for sure want to plan something, but this week is crazy. I have the What Women Want show on Fri and Sat. But, for sure next week!
I can see that.
Pam, Im going to NE this weekend so whattya say next week?
Sounds good to me! Should we just plan a playdate for Monday or Tuesday? Either day works good for me!
Amen, sistah! I loved growing up in Utah and visiting is fun, but I would have a hard time moving back there!
We miss you tons! It stinks to be the ones left behind when everyone is always leaving.
By the way, you totally inspired me. Let's just say Nancy had an awful lot of hair on her floor last week...
LOL! Never have more true words been spoken. So funny. You dont even realize that its that way till you move away from it, and people that dont move away, dont see it. I think its a little bit of a Mormon thing too though.
I totally agree. I think that St. George is worse than anywhere else. I can only stand to visit and have no real desire to ever live there again. My theory is that St. George has the small town mentality of everyone knowing everything about everyone else, and yet trying to be the big city, which is where all of the judgmental attitude comes from. I don't know what it is but I don't like it at all.
Oh man Jaesi, really. I love Utah, I love St. George. And I thought SG was bad... downtown SLC... way worse. Luckily I live in a bubble in the Avenues where it's more a funky eclectic feel, people aren't as concerned with appearances (you'd really think it would be the opposite) but it makes me afraid to move away to the 'burbs. I wish the whole population would up and decide "enough already" and just decide that who and where they are and what they look like is good enough. Did you know that Utah (SLC more I think) is #1 in the US for plastic surgery? More than Beveryly Hills/LA. Seriously.
I should clarify, SLC is bad because so many people are into like real high fashion, hair, handbags etc, have the money (or credit) to buy it, but there are lots of "normal" people around. Unlike SG which seems like everyone is competing. I don't know which is worse.
OH. MY. Truer words have never been spoken! I think the exact same thing every time we go back! Like you, I still love it, but just don't know that I want to live there again. People are just way too focused on possesions and status, that's all. Nothin' but love for all of you St. Georgians, I still consider myself one, but just like you said...chill. Pressure is exactly right...
It's all really just not that important people...
okay, I'll get off of my soap box now. ;)
ooooh ladies....keep em comin :)
provo is a thousand times worse... for real... although i do agree with you... i still cant wait for the day I get to move back down to good ol st george..
I agree with Abby, Provo is the worst. I hate it here. THere are actually people I know that move to Provo for those very reason...me want ing to move anywhere but here for those same reasons.
What? You crack me up!I haven't been there for about 2 years, but who knows... i'm not touching that with a 10 foot pole!
Jaesi, that's exactly how I felt when I lived in California. It was soooo refreshing to move to Fallon, Nevada where it didn't even matter if you had your front teeth--people were genuinely friendly there.
We found living in Utah County was hard but we chalked it up to living in a rental. We figured that most people ignored us because we wouldn't be there long enough to be worth getting to know us.
That being said, I still can't wait to someday go back home.
If we all hate the stereo type so much, and we all feel it why don't we all change it? Why are some places like that and some aren't? It is so weird to me that nobody likes the competition and yet we want to blame it on "them". Do we all contribute to it or are some things just the way the are?
A-MEN!
Hmm, I couldn't agree with you more! Living in Vegas, all I see are some Ghetto A@# people and when I go back to St. George, I'm like dang people are attractive here! But yes it's a little too over done. I like just visiting too. I definitely miss parts of it but ya take a chill pill for sure!
Did you ever consider that everyone that lives there just happens to be incredibly beautiful and incredibly rich? Hmmm, I mean that IS a possibility... maybe they can afford it- and genetically, they are naturally pretty perfect... That is what I always thought...That is why we moved to Texas- its just a regular place and we are just regular people.
I haven't lived in StG for over 10 years now, so I know I'm not one to really make a comment, but I have never felt like that when I visit. Probably because I only see my family, and they aren't into that kind of stuff.
I think that you can find whatever you are looking for where ever you live. If you want to get into the competing game, you can. If you want to hang out with down to earth people, you can. If you want to go out and meet people and get involved, you can. You can find whatever it is you're looking for. At least, that's what I'm telling my kids. :)
as an outsider whos just lived in utah for 8 years, i 100% agree. its a great place to be, and its been good for us, but i definitely dont plan on raising my kids here. were currently looking for our out . . . nebraska sure sounds good ;)
AMEN Krystal!
Annelise...the house right behind the one we are buying is for sale ;)
and its cheeeeap! :)
You are right Krystal, you can find whatever you want anywhere. Thats a good way to think.
Utah is a great place. It really is.
It just drives me nuts. And I guess thats my problem.
we miss you and your fabulous self here:(
i know what you mean about utah. whenever i visit, i feel (and deliver) the same scrutiny you were describing. i don't know what's up with it?!?
Okay...I am just going to have to defy the odds when we move...I cannot stand people who are self-absorbed or judgmental! I will say this...we all have to be careful about this kind of thing and keep the right perspective about what matters most, I've seen it in Norfolk too, I've been guilty and I know we all have at times. I just really want my kids to be happy and make some really good friends, I can deal with anything else, besides I've already been very blessed with great friends throughout my life, maybe I'll just be a loner, and be sure and see you when you are visiting.
Oh, about the house thing...we found two that we loved, but they are both short sales so we put offers on both and we'll see what happens, I'll just call you, would love to here your opinion!
Wow, I would have to agree with Krystal. It is what YOU make of it. I love living here in Southern Utah and I've visited plenty of other places to know it is different here, but when ever I go away I'm always so stoked to come back to clean streets, grocery stores, and nice neighborhoods. As far as raising kids, I believe there is no better place for me because I'm a stickler on staying close to family. The less we judge other places and people, the happier we will be wherever we end up. And that's my two cents plus a little more.
I'll preface this by saying some of THE BEST people I'll ever know are Utahn. But Jaesi, I know what you mean! It's the main reason I've lived away from SG for so long! I'll tell you Montana sure was a breath of fresh air (in more ways than one). One of my favorite families there is from England. First they moved to Utah, but they were literally scared by the "cookie-cutter" lifestyle. They told me one time they literally closed the blinds and pretended not to be home because they were creeped out by all the perfect looking families all dressed up to deliver cookies to one another. Ha ha! Now of course, delivering cookies to the neighbors is not a bad thing and having a cute little family isn't bad either... but sometimes it seems as though the motive behind it may be to keep up with the Jones'. (Look how judgmental I am.) I'm guilty myself, which is why I have to keep my distance. Perhaps I'll go live in a trailer in MT. :)
no no no Skye...in a trailer in NE :)
i'm only kidding! I love St. George and honestly, I've LIVED other places and believe me when I say... I really miss St. George and I miss seeing people I know and I just think that people are doing their best- and when I lived in St. George I never felt that way- I always felt like the people I knew there were the salt of the earth. So, who knows! I will say though that people there are in general really cute and dress cute, but I don't think that is a bad thing, I think it is a pride thing- people take pride in what they look like, how they keep up their homes- I think it is a positive thing- And, there are good people wherever you go!
this is funny! I must say, I live here, and i like it, and it is very true, but there are lots of us (me!!) who are not like that. Not everyone is. But I agree, a lot of people are!
-but just to emphasize, they are not all that way :)
I am going to have to agree with Rachel, though I have not only visited other places I have lived other places.
We are having a girls night out dinner Friday night(May 15th) @ 6:30 can you make it? give me a call
Try being single and still living here.. Yeah.. NOT COOL.. I cant wait to get out.
I love St. George, but it's just to visit family and warm weather! It's hard when you have history there, for sure. When we were down "Trick-or-Treating" my husband made a comment it's like the movie Stepford Wives because everyone has "enhancements" and portrays this perfect life. Salt Lake is much better in my opinion, it isn't as confined.
Okay, those comments were all hillariously awesome! I, like you, haven't been there for quite awhile. We've been in 6 states and lived out of the country.... all of which I prefer to good old St. George. It is nice to visit, but I'm always ready to leave too :) Good luck with your move! You're kids are getting huge and cute as ever! Miss ya girl!
AMEN! That is so freaking funny I LOVE it! I will be thinking of that while I am there in two weeks!
SO TRUE!!!!! That is why I could never live there again!!
I'm with you sister. I'll NEVER live in St. George again. Partly because I can't stand roasting in the summer, partly because my hair just isn't straight enough. Salt Lake is a little better, although my hair could really use a little lift here as well.
I currently live in NC (for the summer we're in Utah), and perhaps my favorite place I've ever lived is Japan. Living outside of Utah may be partly why I can "feel" the difference, but even when I live(d) there, I got really tired of feeling pressured to fit a mold, to get all doozed just to go to grocery store.
It's a cultural thing. Utah is unique, which is why we love it (and hate it). North Carolina (where I live now) is unique - which I love and hate. I've just consciously chosen to try to live outside the bubble when I'm in Utah.
If you see me at the store looking less than glamorous in all my 31 week pregnant glory, it's because I DON'T CARE. :)
Ha, try working at a gym ladies. In Holladay, no less. I've seen more fake boobies (and personalities) there than I've ever seen anywhere else. That being said, if I had the money I'd get fake knockers too. Ha ha.
Wow, what a way to get a rise from people. How are you girly? I haven't ever moved away from St. George so I wouldn't know what it is like coming back home and saying wow they need to chill. I love it here, I guess I am in my own bubble and don't get around much!
I love it here. I am going to miss st. george SO MUCH. My family is here, my memories are here, the house my husband built us with is own two hands is here and it makes me sad to leave in fact thanks a lot I am crying right now :)
okay not really...but seriously I am excited to leave to have the new experience, but I want to come back one day.
I lived in Virginia for a year and loved the difference in Culture and way of life, but I am glad to call Sunny St. George my home and hope to again one day!!! But hey - WHO KNOWS - maybe I'll be whistling the same tune about denver after 8 years...but snow...YUCK!
this is why i only leave my house for work or walmart! it was good to see you though! to bad you didnt have a good time!
Oh, Jaesi. :) I agree. I love Utah, I always miss it and enjoy my visits, but sometimes it can be exhausting to be there.
All funny comments. In Italy high heels and high end clothing is where it is at, from the Grocery store to weddings and the disco every friday and Saturday night. And all color coordinated. No Pajamas outside of your houses ladies...not allowed. This country makes fun of Americans because of the way we dress and because we have no style. But hey, men use purses here. My husband loves America because you can wear whatever you want. This last visit to St. George it was so quiet and it actually felt like a city with no people. Just my view.
I'm late to respond to the St. George assessment, but I want to that the good 'ole Washington 8th Ward (by St. George) isn't snooty or judgmental - at least from my perspective. I grew up in Enterprise, Utah, population 1000 - people would definitely say it is out in the sticks - and for the most part, the people in my neighborhood have the same wonderful qualities as the people I grew up with. They are friendly, hard working, generous, and humble. I love 'em to pieces! To anyone moving to the area soon, give our side of town a look!
Ooops! It sounds like I grew up in the sticks! I should edit my comments before I click "Post." My previous comment should read, "I want everyone to know that the good 'ole Washington 8th Ward . . ."
Wow Jaes...you sure know how to start a debate. I agree...nuf said.
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