[civicbabe627]

I live on the coast of North Carolina, in a very small town. I swear I can't go anywhere without running into people I know - and most of the time it's people I really don't care to see. I absolutely hate it here. This is a very touristy town during the summer - which means lots of traffic leading to the beach. They tore down pretty much anything fun we had to do here (putt-putt golf, water-parks, skating rink, bowling alley) to build more effing condominiums! They are constantly building more shopping centers though, but it's full of the same crap. Our Super Wal-Mart is our mall. The closest mall is about 50 minutes away, and it is ridiculously small with hardly any good stores.
The closest MAC counter is 2 HOURS away, and a store is at least a good 5 hours. The closest Ulta is 2 hours (in the opposite direction from MAC), and closest Sephora is 3 hours away. Closest CCO is 2 1/2 hours away. It's a make-up addicts WORST nightmare!
There is no opportunity for jobs around here - because there aren't any corporatations or real companies to work for. So unless you're a doctor or something - you can't make shit for money.

Honestly - the only reason I am still here is because my boyfriend is here. I have lived here 6 years (been with him for a little over 3 of those years). My parents are originally from here, so I have been coming here at least to visit all my life. It BLOWS.

I grew up in Raleigh (the capital) and I would LOVE to move back! Even though I'd have to deal with rush-hour traffic and major highways - at least there would be TONS of stuff to do, and lots of job opportunity! Unfortunately moving just isn't in the cards right now.

Everyone who lives somewhere cool - I am TOTALLY jealous!