Get in where you fit in

[elSicomoro]

Rho and I had this discussion while driving around town Wednesday...and I continued it with UT yesterday: "belonging" where you live.

Rho and I have come to the conclusion that, based on our personalities and interests, we do not belong in the area where we live. That's not to say our neighborhood is bad or that we're bad, but...

Rho and I could be best described as "poor yuppies." We like city living, we don't have kids, we're not planning on having them, and we like to do artsy-fartsy stuff. Yet, we live in an area that is basically suburban, upper-middle class, with a lot of teenagers. Rho thinks it needs some color and culture...and I tend to agree. We live where we do b/c it was close to where I worked when we first moved here...and moving is an incredibly expensive process.

Rho and I have looked at parts of Philadelphia that would be more compatible with our way of life, and we always strike out. The places are either run-down, too expensive, too small, or the neighborhoods aren't exactly the safest.

Someday, we'll find that perfect place...after I'm rich. Or at least, once we're finally making serious paper.