For the first time in years I left Boston during the July 4th celebrations. A handful of friends and I drove north to Ogunquit, ME to enjoy some peace, quiet, and time on the beach. I'd never been before, but I found it a very pleasant town. The people are nice, the beach is pristine, and it's easy to get around partly because, for the most part, Ogunquit is basically three streets that all converge near the coast. After a few days of going to the beach and eating at nearly every restaurant in the town, I was wondering what else there was to do there.
My friends, all of whom live in Worcester, kidded me by asking whether I miss having clean air and open space (which I guess is abundant in Worcester). I thoght about that while riding the subway today, and I can honestly say "not really." The air here isn't that bad. Besides, it's the people, the bustle, and the pace that make living here so great! I'd be so bored living somewhere slower and relatively empty. The few times I visited Worcester, that city felt like a ghost town. Boston's energy - and even the attitude - are what keep me going and make this city unlike many others. I'll concede wishing that customer service here were much, much better, but it's a small price to pay for everything else that makes living here so interesting and fun.
I guess I know where I'll be celebrating July 4th next year.
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