Preston Moore: Thoughts, Attitudes & Behaviors

The end of a chapter: Philly. This past weekend we were in Philadelphia to move the rest of our things out of the very first home that we owned in Roxborough. It was definitely bittersweet. When we moved to the East Coast we were bright eyed and bushy tailed, looking to see what the hustle and bustle had to offer. Talk about a culture shock! Narrow streets full of potholes, stop signs and traffic lights on almost ever corner, thirty minute to and hour to get anywhere. The biggest adjustment for me was the no eye contact, don't talk to me, and keep it moving culture. As a southerner, I had a hard time explaining what it felt like for me to a friend from the area. It felt like, being brash and having a chip on your shoulder was a good thing... Even expected. There seemed to be this effort to keep your friend circles tight, don't let anyone see you sweat, and sure as hell don't let anyone think you're weak. Although this is an observation, I can’t say that I blame them. It’s a grind on the East Coast. There are