STJ

St. James = mixed emotions for me.

Some days I like the small town atmosphere. Others I would do almost anything to escape it.

Sometimes I like it only taking 3 minutes to drive from one side of town to the other, sometimes I long to see a maze of lanes, ramps, and exits ahead of me.

Sometimes it's nice to know exactly what store you need to go to to find a specific item. Other times I would die to have a mall to pop over to just to browse.

I like that people know me and that they are generally supportive of my family. But what I wouldn't give to be able to disappear if I wanted to.

I enjoy the security of knowing the housing market and having a real estate agent we can trust. But...I wish there was a much larger housing market to choose from.

I appreciate restaurants more because I have to drive 1.5 to eat for special occasions, but I wouldn't a Red Lobster down the road be nice? And what about little specialty bakery?

Sometimes the perks of people knowing your family members is good - other times I wish I could be judged because of who I am, not because of who I am related to.

I like the lack of competition in my field of work, but wish that there were more options for employment in my career.

It's nice to have friends who have known you forever, but other times I wish there were new people to become friends with as well.

I'm glad that we won't be overwhelmed with activities for my children, but wish there was a much larger variety for them to choose from when they get into High School.