As the saying goes, "the grass is always greener on the other side." I feel like I'm on that "other side" and indeed, the grass is pretty darn green here. The weather is more temperate than where I was a few short months ago and the sun shines almost every day.
BUT, (I never thought I would say this!) I miss Boston! Ok, so maybe I'm not missing the current weather conditions of weather that currently ranges from 28F to 45F....
or the lack of good Mexican food, but what I do miss (aside from the people, of course) is the diversity. Not only in the population, but also the food.
I found a new appreciation for Italian food that I have never felt before. North End was filled with good restaurants and boy do I miss Giacomo's!
Like many cities, the little communities that made up Boston were all different and unique. I have very fond memories of Allston/Brighton, Fenway, Cambridge, and other areas. Nothing makes you feel young again like going back to school and living in a college area. Harry's Bar and Grill was just downstairs from my apartment and with all the Boston fans and teams, we always knew who won any game, be it football, baseball, hockey, or basketball. Since there is no official happy hour out there (some rule or law that doesn't allow MA to discount alcohol), the Boston bars had some killer food specials. Wing Night was especially popular among me and my friends and at one point, we almost had weekly feasts that left a bone-yard mountain in our wake. Ahhh, those were the days.
Boston had a very bar heavy culture, and although I had not frequented bars often prior to grad school, I have to say, it's great walking into one where (as the saying goes) "everybody knows your name". Or at least about half the people do!
I'm still discovering Santa Barbara and I'm sure that I'll find some spots that feel like home soon. But even then, Boston will always be a home away from home.
BUT, (I never thought I would say this!) I miss Boston! Ok, so maybe I'm not missing the current weather conditions of weather that currently ranges from 28F to 45F....
I found a new appreciation for Italian food that I have never felt before. North End was filled with good restaurants and boy do I miss Giacomo's!
Like many cities, the little communities that made up Boston were all different and unique. I have very fond memories of Allston/Brighton, Fenway, Cambridge, and other areas. Nothing makes you feel young again like going back to school and living in a college area. Harry's Bar and Grill was just downstairs from my apartment and with all the Boston fans and teams, we always knew who won any game, be it football, baseball, hockey, or basketball. Since there is no official happy hour out there (some rule or law that doesn't allow MA to discount alcohol), the Boston bars had some killer food specials. Wing Night was especially popular among me and my friends and at one point, we almost had weekly feasts that left a bone-yard mountain in our wake. Ahhh, those were the days.
Boston had a very bar heavy culture, and although I had not frequented bars often prior to grad school, I have to say, it's great walking into one where (as the saying goes) "everybody knows your name". Or at least about half the people do!
I'm still discovering Santa Barbara and I'm sure that I'll find some spots that feel like home soon. But even then, Boston will always be a home away from home.
