I just recently moved, and though it has been a long time since I've been in Texas, I still remember some of it. However, that was when I lived further South- I swear, there is nothing in Texas that looks the same. Though its still warm, rainy, and windy, living further out in the country is a new experience. I'm used to having everything on hand- Wal-mart was only a five minute drive from my old house, and now its a half-hour round trip. Downtown is smaller, too, and there is a lot of secondhand shops and small-time restaurants. At least the people are nice- Southern hospitality hasn't been affected, much to my delight.
I am quite concerned over my new school, though- my old graduating class of 500 is the total amount of people in my new school, even though its a high school and middle school combined. Classes are limited- there isn't any health-related courses either, and since I want to be a doctor one day, this is a serious problem. I hope I can squeeze in a few dual-enrollment courses so I can knock off some college classes once I graduate, but I can only take two a year, whereas at my old school I could take as much as I wanted to, so long as I had the pre-requisites. I have yet to meet any kids my own age- my neighbors all have little kids, and though this does provide babysitting opportunities, I don't have any friends so far. It's only been two weeks since I moved, and already I feel isolated.
Despite the negatives, though, I do love my house. It was beautifully made, and my new room is a lot bigger than the closet I used to have. I also have more of an opportunity to be outdoors- its always warm, and I don't have to worry about freezing when I get in the pool. though the gravel roads make bike riding difficult, I'm also determined to figure that out during the summer as well.
(I may also explore the cow pasture and forest nearby. there's a wooded area down the road, and I love reading in quiet areas like that)
Anyways, I am still undecided on whether or not I'll fit in here. I'm a suburban girl, and it'll be difficult transitioning to small-town ideals. though I do get the chance to 're-create' myself, as my mom puts it, I am apprehensive about the ordeal. I'm not really an outgoing person- and since everyone here knows everyone else, I fear that I'm going to be ignored. I guess only time will tell, but I still have doubts about this whole thing.
larxene 12 Community Member 
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