Farewell to Lisa Hillary

[MTK]

I've always had a good time when visiting DC, but I know living there may be a different story. The brutal traffic alone would ruin it for me.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've always had a good time when visiting DC, but I know living there may be a different story. The brutal traffic alone would ruin it for me.

DC traffic is really not bad. Downtown, during the morning or evening rush, definitely. But early morning, mid-afternoon and at night time, it's really easy. After about a month or two, you definitely get used to it and drivers in DC aren't nearly as blood thirsty as they are in NYC. I was scared to death of getting hit by cars running lights and turning on no turn signs/signals.

The highway traffic on I-95 and I-495 is different. I still hate the highway traffic. You can be sitting in that mess for hours, especially if there's an accident.

Living in DC is pretty awesome and it definitely depends on the section you live in. We're definitely like a mini "city that doesn't sleep". There's always something to do, there's a great nightlife, museums, free zoo, two amusement parks just an hour or two from the city. There are incredible places to eat (if you're willing to search for them or ask around. JUMBO SLICE!!). People who that think DC is boring either aren't hanging out with the right types of people or just wants all their amusement right at their fingertips.

There's a lot to do here if you're willing to just look around.

[skinsfaninok]

Dallas traffic is probably the worst I've ever been in, it's ridiculous. I never drove in NY

[SmootSmack]

It's crap. Constant delays and single tracking. Escalators constantly broken. Rude and ignorant employees. Even on its best days it's not like you can use public transportation to easily get around the city. You're not getting to Georgetown easily without a cab or car. I have used about a dozen public transportation systems around the world and without question the DC metro is by far, BY FAR, the worst

[MTK]

I feel like I could have lived in and really enjoyed NYC in my 20s. Not so much today, too much hustle and bustle. I enjoy my lake view too much.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I feel like I could have lived in and really enjoyed NYC in my 20s. Not so much today, too much hustle and bustle. I enjoy my lake view too much.

I think I enjoyed it more at an "older" age because I had the means to enjoy it.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think I enjoyed it more at an "older" age because I had the means to enjoy it.

I hear ya, being young and broke in the city might not be too much fun.