Are you ever ashamed to tell people where you are from?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

capt_noonie · 06-02-2009, 02:45 PM

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.

capt_noonie · 06-02-2009, 02:51 PM

I feel kinda dumb now, posting what I did once I read everyone else's posts. That's a better reason than mine. : (

tatertot15 · 06-02-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

you are young. i lived in downtown Cincy during the racial riots when they burned parts of the city. I lived on Walnut, right off main. But tho I have lived all over the United States at one time or another, I am proud to be from kentucky . I love it when I meet people and they look down to see if I have my shoes on or something. There is such a stigma and stereotype to kentucky people. I lay it on really thick then find a way to embarrass the heck out of them and let them know we don't all marry our cousins and etc.

Lol I know how that feels!! My roots are in Harlan county!! I'm way more proud of that than I am of where I live, I was born here. I just tell people I didn't get to choose where I was born lol. But I do get made fun of because my family is from Harlan, but I don't mind that so much. I think it's better than Cincy. Me and my DH are planning on buying a house hopefully in the fall and we plan to be out by Trenton at least, I want to live on at least 5 acres and be away from everything!!

tatertot15 · 06-02-2009, 03:00 PM

capt noonie: Don't think that, I think you have a good reason. I know there are some areas and schools that I thought that about, it sucks but it's true. There was one girls private school that I couldn't stand because every girl I met from there was stuck up and of course they did have money, I ended up moving across the street from one when I hit high school and I couldn't stand her because she was always mean and snobby. I do now know everyone isn't like that, it took me getting older to realize it but at least i finally realized it!! So your feelings are not off base here. I wanted to hear all stories not just stories like mine!! So thanks for sharing!!

manolos mom · 06-02-2009, 03:31 PM

When I think of Cincinnati, first thing comes to mind WKRP IN CINCINNATI. Loved that show. Be Proud of where you are from. We have other issues in Texas....

manolos mom · 06-02-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

you are young. i lived in downtown Cincy during the racial riots when they burned parts of the city. I lived on Walnut, right off main. But tho I have lived all over the United States at one time or another, I am proud to be from kentucky . I love it when I meet people and they look down to see if I have my shoes on or something. There is such a stigma and stereotype to kentucky people. I lay it on really thick then find a way to embarrass the heck out of them and let them know we don't all marry our cousins and etc.

I would love to be in Kentucky sitting on my porch swing, drinking a nice tall Mint Julep with an extra shot..Getting Lucky in Kentucky.....SMILE...

FlDebra · 06-02-2009, 03:46 PM

Never ashamed of where I'm from or where I've lived, but I have usually had to say a nearby big city to have anyone know where I was talking about. Seems we have always lived in small cities no one has ever heard of.

Even now, I usually just say I live in NW Florida. I love being on the Gulf Coast!

Micah my love · 06-02-2009, 04:00 PM

Although i miss the best pizza ever (Chicago) plus all of the other good Italion food

I still love my old Kentucky home

Betty & Micah my love

capt_noonie · 06-02-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tatertot15

capt noonie: Don't think that, I think you have a good reason. I know there are some areas and schools that I thought that about, it sucks but it's true. There was one girls private school that I couldn't stand because every girl I met from there was stuck up and of course they did have money, I ended up moving across the street from one when I hit high school and I couldn't stand her because she was always mean and snobby. I do now know everyone isn't like that, it took me getting older to realize it but at least i finally realized it!! So your feelings are not off base here. I wanted to hear all stories not just stories like mine!! So thanks for sharing!!

Thanks

Sugar's Mom · 06-02-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tatertot15

Lol I know how that feels!! My roots are in Harlan county!! I'm way more proud of that than I am of where I live, I was born here. I just tell people I didn't get to choose where I was born lol. But I do get made fun of because my family is from Harlan, but I don't mind that so much. I think it's better than Cincy. Me and my DH are planning on buying a house hopefully in the fall and we plan to be out by Trenton at least, I want to live on at least 5 acres and be away from everything!!

I was born and raised in Clay Co. Near "Bloody Harlan"

manolos mom · 06-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Im not from Tx but I try to find things I most like about a state, I love TX MEX FOOD, YUM. The Texas Long Horn Cattle are so unique. You should see the young ones when they are first growing those horn. I am a Redskin fan so that does not do me anygood in the middle of Cowboy Country. Although I have seen real cowboys wearing chaps. Thats kind of cool.

Reese1 · 06-02-2009, 05:16 PM

I was born in Cincinnati and I've lived most of my life here, but I have also lived in three other states.
I couldn't wait when I was young to get out and live other places, after living other places it did give me a better appreciation of home.
Cincinnati is far from perfect, but all cities have problems. So I think it's hard to escape all the issues.
My main reason for wanting to live somewhere else is, I would love to live somewhere that has a view of mountains and water!

tatertot15 · 06-02-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Reese1

I was born in Cincinnati and I've lived most of my life here, but I have also lived in three other states.
I couldn't wait when I was young to get out and live other places, after living other places it did give me a better appreciation of home.
Cincinnati is far from perfect, but all cities have problems. So I think it's hard to escape all the issues.
My main reason for wanting to live somewhere else is, I would love to live somewhere that has a view of mountains and water!

I am totally with you on the view of mountains and water!! That's like my dream!! Me and DH have thought about moving to Tennessee, but it's hard to just up and leave. And at this point in my life i'm not sure I could leave my family and all my in-laws, it would be too hard no matter how many problems we have lol.

lily · 06-02-2009, 06:23 PM

I grew up in a small town In. just a redneck. you should never be ashame of where your from, lot of good people come from ohio.

Patti · 06-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Chicago where 2 of our governors have been to prison and the 3rd Blogovitch is on his way then his wife is on I' a celebrity get me out of here!!

06-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#16
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	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. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 06-02-2009 at 02:47 PM.

06-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#17
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I feel kinda dumb now, posting what I did once I read everyone else's posts. That's a better reason than mine. : ( __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

06-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#19
tatertot15 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 832	capt noonie: Don't think that, I think you have a good reason. I know there are some areas and schools that I thought that about, it sucks but it's true. There was one girls private school that I couldn't stand because every girl I met from there was stuck up and of course they did have money, I ended up moving across the street from one when I hit high school and I couldn't stand her because she was always mean and snobby. I do now know everyone isn't like that, it took me getting older to realize it but at least i finally realized it!! So your feelings are not off base here. I wanted to hear all stories not just stories like mine!! So thanks for sharing!! __________________ Ashley & Bandit

06-02-2009, 03:31 PM	#20
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	When I think of Cincinnati, first thing comes to mind WKRP IN CINCINNATI. Loved that show. Be Proud of where you are from. We have other issues in Texas.... __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

06-02-2009, 03:46 PM	#22
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Never ashamed of where I'm from or where I've lived, but I have usually had to say a nearby big city to have anyone know where I was talking about. Seems we have always lived in small cities no one has ever heard of. Even now, I usually just say I live in NW Florida. I love being on the Gulf Coast! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

06-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#23
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	Although i miss the best pizza ever (Chicago) plus all of the other good Italion food I still love my old Kentucky home Betty & Micah my love

06-02-2009, 04:49 PM	#26
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Im not from Tx but I try to find things I most like about a state, I love TX MEX FOOD, YUM. The Texas Long Horn Cattle are so unique. You should see the young ones when they are first growing those horn. I am a Redskin fan so that does not do me anygood in the middle of Cowboy Country. Although I have seen real cowboys wearing chaps. Thats kind of cool. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

06-02-2009, 05:16 PM	#27
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	I was born in Cincinnati and I've lived most of my life here, but I have also lived in three other states. I couldn't wait when I was young to get out and live other places, after living other places it did give me a better appreciation of home. Cincinnati is far from perfect, but all cities have problems. So I think it's hard to escape all the issues. My main reason for wanting to live somewhere else is, I would love to live somewhere that has a view of mountains and water! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

06-02-2009, 06:23 PM	#29
lily YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: paris crossing,indiana Posts: 377	I grew up in a small town In. just a redneck. you should never be ashame of where your from, lot of good people come from ohio.

06-02-2009, 06:54 PM	#30
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Chicago where 2 of our governors have been to prison and the 3rd Blogovitch is on his way then his wife is on I' a celebrity get me out of here!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html