the question that katie brought up was that, is oklahoma a trap? even though most want to get out of oklahoma (or maybe many say that and don't mean it), is it just too difficult in most cases?
with the ridiculously low cost of living, the fact that's it's "home," or just it's general charm (let's face it, people. oklahomans are friendly ol chaps), is oklahoma a dream vortex?
there is an odd mixture of mid-western ideals, over-seasoned with the christian beliefs that the bible belt implants from an early age. i think most people are reared and raised to be oklahomans for life.
unless extremely driven, i think that most people will stay oklahomans for life. in my case, from an early age i knew that i wanted to move out of oklahoma.
i'm 25 and still here (after a short stint in dallas). i guess 25 isn't so old, and technically, since i take care of my own stuff, the last year and half is really the only time that i've had the option to move.
moving takes planning and money, so really, i'm not that behind. i feel like i am, but then i remember that's probably due to the ideals that were impressed on me when i was younger. the idea that i need to be married, with-child, and a homeowner by my mid-twenties.
that's rubbish. the twenties are for exploration. and i'm keeping mine locked down for just that.
current addiction:
raaaawwrrr. let's make babies.
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ugh. i want to leave here too, but i think something about the process of growing up in this state creates a sort of herd mentality or tribalism; i'd love to leave at any given time but i feel so bummed about the friends and loved ones i would leave behind in the process. can't i just take everyone with me? especially you. i'm already smitten :(
fases.
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