Small town Gal

From one small town gal to another ((or guy- pk&ryan)) Things are different down here. I am not in a spot where I can say I like New York life or Tennessee life better. ((as in the environment-not people&circumstances))  So I thought I would work this out with you all & do somewhat of a pro and con list for Nashville life! Let me know what you think!

Pros

Every shopping center -ever- is here

Ministry down here is phenom

There is always something to do

Big things happen here like conferences, concerts, & festivals

They do food right here

Even fast food is bangin'

Everything is clean and refreshing feeling like stores and such

There are way more churches than... anything.

There is a Starbucks wherever you are

Everyone at least says they like Jesus

The restaurants are themed and fun

Grocery stores are not cramped

Customer Service most places is wonderful

People will come to visit you since you live in a cool city

Radio stations play amazing music and give away get-away trips EVERYDAY.

Gas prices are cheaper : )

There are so many people my age here
Many Non-Profit organizations are based here
Main streets actually are main streets filled with cozy stores and pastry shops
You can wear ANYTHING and still be in style

Cons

There are no hometown quaint coffeeshops

Churches are way big

Traffic is tormenting

People are fake nice

Everywhere you go, there is a line 

It is very hard to meet people

Stuff is expensive.

It is easy to get lost

There are too many shopping centers

In each neighborhood, all the houses look the same
I don't have that non-match look style going for me

There are several languages  going on at once at places

Service places (postoffice etc) are always busy and never feel "homey"

That's all I got for the list now.

Other random facts:

I have fallen in love with Chik-fil-A. yummmm!

My gym serves champagne and Mamosas everyday for free! And they can be taken into the Jacuzzi.

I am going to start volunteering at the cafe in my church. Its like the size of a Starbucks (and get a lot of business- since its a 800+ church) You work there for free but I figure it would be a great way to make small talk with people and get a feel for the church.

And since I am volunteering I get to go to the 'Catch the Fire' conference for free!!! Our church is hosting the Arnotts (they are the leaders of the Toronto airport revival!!) (google-Toronto Blessing)

I am also going to an IHOP regional in a few weekends-Yay

I get to spend Valentine's day with the Mercy girls!! We are going to a Vanderbilt Basketball game. And needless to say there are plenty of surprises for the girls today. <3 <3 

And all this just makes me remember, I am small town gal.