Having not lived in the state for 12 years, I am remembering all the things I love about Texas as I move back. I think I will use a series of posts to tell you all what I love.
1. The people! I met many wonderful people in each of the three states that we lived in over the last 12 years. But, I believe that people in Texas are a special breed. I find myself smiling all the time as I am reminded of what makes Texans so special.
Friendly - Texans have a friendly streak a mile wide. I find that people speak to me all the time here. My sister would tell you that it's crazy to speak to strangers but I can't help myself...I love people and Texans are wonderful! You can talk to a stranger in the grocery store and they don't think it is weird. I was reminded last night of one of the ways that Texans show their friendliness. I was driving and let someone cut in front of me and they actually waved to thank me. I missed that while in Ohio.
Courteous - I am a self sufficient female. I can do many things including opening my own door. I can, but I truly appreciate it when a man opens it for me. I believe that he opens it for me as a sign of courtesy, not because he believes I am incapable of doing it myself. It makes him happy to open it and it makes me happy to have him open the door. So it is a win for everyone.
Accents - I am FINALLY back in the land where my accent is not "weird". When I told one person in Ohio that I was leaving they actually said something like, 'well at least your accent won't be weird there'. Now, I have people tell me they can hear the East Texas in my accent. Funny, since I haven't lived in East Texas for close to 20 years.
Don't get me wrong. I was blessed with many great people and experiences while in Georgia, Oklahoma and Ohio but you can't beat coming home!
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