Where I Come From....

"That's where I come from, Where I'll be when it's said and done, Well I'm proud as anyone, That's where I come from..."~Kenny Chesney

Where I come from is NOT perfect. It is an isolated strip of sand off the coast of North Carolina. The closest Walmart is over one hour away. The economy is dependent upon the tourism business. When the national economy is bad, our economy is horrendous. Other than Subway, it's an hour to get to any fast food. The winters are desolate and often dreary and cold. The wind howls practically all year. The roads can be flooded with briny water either from the ocean or sound at any time. Most businesses close during the winter. Hurricanes are a constant threat. Drama is abundant, as it is EVERYWHERE (those who don't believe that are fooling themselves). However, it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! The sunsets are breathtaking! The wildlife is amazing. Dolphins jumping and frolicking off the beach even during the coldest, nastiest days confirms my belief in God. I LOVE living here! It's not for everyone. I believe it takes a certain type of person to happily live here. The desolation is soothing and is a perfect compliment to the crazy pace of summer when all the tourists are here. Knowing I can let my children go anywhere in the village safely is comforting. Anyway, I could babble on for pages about why I love where I live...but that is not getting me to my point: if you don't like it here, MOVE! Highway 12 DOES run north. Those of you who detest being here, and feel the need to constantly bash the lifestyle here, GET THE HELL OUT! Please relieve your own displeasure and stop contributing to ours (referring to those of us who like being here). Quit bitching and do something to remedy your situation. If you hate the school, quit bitching about it on Facebook and take your kids somewhere else (complaining about trail mix...REALLY?!). If you hate the drama, go live in a cave (because drama is everywhere). If you hate the economy, go somewhere that can provide you with a job. This is how the world works here, love it or leave it! Hmmm....didn't realize how angry all those FB posts were making me...ha ha!