The Plnk Ranther Strikes Again

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

So, advice-wise, what are some of the downsides/upsides to living in upper MN vs let's say the Twin Cities area? I've been accepted into a uni up there, but I don't know if I could get into UMN in the Twin Cities.

[Darnell 8,478]

it you get into St. Olaf's, you must sing for your supper, each evening.

[and that's all I know]

[Caryh 5,206]

So, advice-wise, what are some of the downsides/upsides to living in upper MN vs let's say the Twin Cities area? I've been accepted into a uni up there, but I don't know if I could get into UMN in the Twin Cities.

Twins Cities campus we call the UofM. Its huge, massive and impersonal. You make a friend and you may never run into them again when the class ends. Smaller campuses are so much nicer, and I went to the UofM. Literally they don't ask your name, they ask for your number. Over 30 years later and I can still recite it.

Minneapolis/St Paul can offer you pretty much everything any city can. And, this is a big plus, you can live in the country and still be close enough to have easy access to all the things city life offers.

Move to northern MN its a long trip to get any of those things. You've got more nature, more country, and of course some of rather locked in attitudes that go with it. Some of those attitudes are just great and others can drive a person crazy if they're not used to it. But people who chose to live up there, absolutely love it there. I do know a few people that made the move and came screaming back to the city in a rather short time.

[JTB11 1,079]

risotto done. walked the puppy too (carried her half the way since its freezing and well...i am a sucker and her slave).

got in touch with some people regarding jobs. *fingers crossed*

apparently my husband's mom made an appointment for me at hairdressers...he informed me. I told him i wont be going since I dont want a haircut to which he said I need to tell his mom cause she does what she wants and not what he tells her *sigh* lol.

mmmm water.

[Ontarkie 14,291]

risotto done. walked the puppy too (carried her half the way since its freezing and well...i am a sucker and her slave).

got in touch with some people regarding jobs. *fingers crossed*

apparently my husband's mom made an appointment for me at hairdressers...he informed me. I told him i wont be going since I dont want a haircut to which he said I need to tell his mom cause she does what she wants and not what he tells her *sigh* lol.

mmmm water.

Good luck!

I would be completely flipping out if someone made a hair appointment for me. My friend tried talking me into letting her take me to her hairdresser for my birthday, that did not happen. Why would I want to go get some fancy hairstyle and colours that I would never keep up with. My style is easy, wash, brush, use a clip or throw it in a ponytail. Some days I get tempted but then think of all the work involve with maintaining, too much work for this girl.

[chaine1 116]

Oh, I believe in "Minnesota Nice"..

I think it is hard to make friends in Minnesota...

Yes! I've been surprised by how insular Minneapolis is...I thought I was moving to a big(ger) city, but quickly found it was big city with a small town mentality.

(Hope you don't mind me posting here...haven't logged in for a while and was reading around....)

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Yes! I've been surprised by how insular Minneapolis is...I thought I was moving to a big(ger) city, but quickly found it was big city with a small town mentality.

(Hope you don't mind me posting here...haven't logged in for a while and was reading around....)

Welcome to Minnesota.

Hope you enjoy the cold winter here

[chaine1 116]

So, advice-wise, what are some of the downsides/upsides to living in upper MN vs let's say the Twin Cities area? I've been accepted into a uni up there, but I don't know if I could get into UMN in the Twin Cities.

I've lived on coasts my whole life, but decided to give Minneapolis chance, as I got a pretty good scholarship to the U of M. In all honesty, I kind of wish I had looked further south. I miss seafood and mild winters.

From my perspective, the winters are crippling. Life almost comes to a standstill in the winter (we had a party here in February one year, and people couldn't believe we'd do that). People hibernate, with good reason. RIght now the ground is white with about a half foot snow pack and will remain so until likely April. That was something hard for me to fathom before moving here. The ground is frozen solid and white for a good 4-5 months of the year. This makes the growing season extremely short (~3 months), and we like to garden. It's been difficult to adjust to that. I wear long sleeves from September to May. Dark until 8:00am and dark again by 4:00ish.

The winters are much more bearable if you find an outdoor activity...but that doesn't take away the uncomfortableness of walking around on campus with frozen nostrils and icicles hanging from your eyelashes.

And that's in Minneapolis. Go further north, and to me, the winters would be unbearable. Snowpack for 6-7 months. Dark. Less human contact. But that's my perspective. Many people would love that.

[Darnell 8,478]

risotto done. walked the puppy too (carried her half the way since its freezing and well...i am a sucker and her slave).

got in touch with some people regarding jobs. *fingers crossed*

apparently my husband's mom made an appointment for me at hairdressers...he informed me. I told him i wont be going since I dont want a haircut to which he said I need to tell his mom cause she does what she wants and not what he tells her *sigh* lol.

mmmm water.

write her a poor penmanship written scribbled note, slip it under her door, put a date on it for 2 days ago.

report back after she reads it.

[chaine1 116]

Welcome to Minnesota.

Hope you enjoy the cold winter here

This is my second winter here...the first was full of novelty and interesting...the second one is a bit harder to take, as I think the reality has hit!!

How did you adjust, coming from Singapore (love Singapore, by the way!)?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Singapore is hot and very humid throughout the year while Minnesota is very cold.

I think I am adapting well to the temperature difference after so many years of living here.

I put on many layers of clothes during the winter too, especially when I am outside shovelling the driveway.

Driving sucks when there is snow fall.. A normal 30 minutes drive to work could become 2 hours drive!

On the bright side, I don't have to mow the lawn for half a year because of long winter.

There are many outdoor activities to do in winter.

I have learnt how to ice-skate, cross country ski, and still run outside with my run club weekly.

Oh, I have a malamute dog which loves to go for a walk outside, no matter how the cold the weather is.

I love the Hong Kong Noodle restaurant by the U of M campus.

[oohpartiv 484]

You guys are such good sports! I hate the cold weather. I can't wait to move somewhere warmer. Hubs is quite okay with the cold, but I have a feeling it's the novelty of seeing snow for the first time and all that. I quite like the first snow, and then get sick of it soon after. Having 75 degree weather all year round would be okay with me.

[SAT 9,609]

So, advice-wise, what are some of the downsides/upsides to living in upper MN vs let's say the Twin Cities area? I've been accepted into a uni up there, but I don't know if I could get into UMN in the Twin Cities.

Ooh ooh I know....you butt gets stuck on the toilet seat. Because its real cold in the outhouse

[kitthekat 1,317]

Ok...so I peeked at the fitting in thread. Who's the guy who (a) thinks that I'm calling J a liar; and (b) thinks I speak like tweety bird? lol.

Ooh ooh I know....you butt gets stuck on the toilet seat. Because its real cold in the outhouse

[SAT 9,609]

Kit why are you calling J a liar?