Are you ever ashamed to tell people where you are from?? - Page 5 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

gunnar08 · 06-03-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I am, but for a different reason. I'm in Orange county, CA now, but grew up and went to school in suburbs 40 mins from downtown LA, I won't say what city maybe I might offend someone? The kids there are known for being big time spoiled brats (as are most of the kids in OC now as well). Brand new BMWs for 16th bday that kind of thing. (and crashing them for racing too) But my family was always on the lower middle class side. My dad worked 2 full time jobs, and my mom worked full time as well. My grandparents worked until in their 70s (even though they were highly respected upper class citizens in their home country) as waiter and seamstress.

I don't like saying what high school or college I went to. Maybe it was just my year? I don't know, but most my friends feel the same way. Around here it seems you just say that city and people think "brat". i don't really like that.

Hey Capt Noonie, does the OC city have the initials NB? I'm from HB, well, that's what I tell everyone! I was born in Los Angeles, but thank God my parents moved us to Huntington Beach in the early 60's, when I was 4 yrs old. Before the Watts & South Central riots!! Now, I live near in a small area near Oakland, you know where a child raping monster killed 4 sheriff deputies recently? But, you do have to look for the good where ever you are. Donna

Peters · 06-04-2009, 04:41 AM

nope you shouldnt be ashamed of any part of your past it makes you who you are! they dont like it they can lump it

acl1209 · 06-08-2009, 09:32 AM

Wow...I just found this thread, and it fits me so well! I am from Mississippi...and as ANYONE in the US can tell you...Mississippi is last in all of the good things, and first in all of the bad. I hate the stereotypes that have been placed on this state, but I try to ignore them. I do wear shoes...EVEN IF I'M IN MY OWN HOUSE, I do not eat barbeque or fried stuff, I did not have a child outside of marriage...or as a teenager, I did go to college (although I am now taking a year break to decide what I want to major in), and graduated in the top 10% with high honors of my class of 400. Mississippi is really not as bad as everyone thinks. I do, however, have a southern accent that drives me crazy...lol!

06-04-2009, 04:41 AM	#62
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06-08-2009, 09:32 AM	#63
acl1209 ~I ♥ My Chloe Bella~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,531	Wow...I just found this thread, and it fits me so well! I am from Mississippi...and as ANYONE in the US can tell you...Mississippi is last in all of the good things, and first in all of the bad. I hate the stereotypes that have been placed on this state, but I try to ignore them. I do wear shoes...EVEN IF I'M IN MY OWN HOUSE, I do not eat barbeque or fried stuff, I did not have a child outside of marriage...or as a teenager, I did go to college (although I am now taking a year break to decide what I want to major in), and graduated in the top 10% with high honors of my class of 400. Mississippi is really not as bad as everyone thinks. I do, however, have a southern accent that drives me crazy...lol! Last edited by acl1209; 06-08-2009 at 09:36 AM.