I moved to AZ in February in the hopes of touching upon hope. I found some but maybe not in the way one anticipates. Here's one of many: as I reside in Phoenix, I hope I don't die. Horrid, yes! Realistic, well...yes. The people here are horrid...drivers!!!! As it turns out, heat makes people aggitated and therefore-----aggressive drivers and in turn, one may experience a high frequency of road rage. Not me.....I'm cool...I'm late - I did it to myself. Not these peeps - oh no --- it is someone else's issue. I'm visually hung and set on fire if I let someone in. If I don't know the road --- no sympathy anywhere except in Weber's Dictionary between "shit" and "syphillus." So, I learn to adapt until I see RAK - a Random Act of Kindness - usually from a transplant. Then, the act is pissed upon by someone who from a myriad of lanes decides they must cross w/o warning or a physical signal he/she is coming. The state signs should read: "WELCOME TO AZ: We don't use signals but one: pick a digit and drive dumba**!"
Am I being harsh? Possibly but until you are submersed in the culture, just cruise. The people themselves in Phoenix are awesome but give 'em keys and a destination - it's no bars held and they would gladly run over their g'ma or g'dad if it meant getting from point A to point B in Mock 5. Otherwise, the folks here are a likeable bunch. They don't dismiss transplants or visitors. The climate is "unforgiving" but only if one is a ridiculous buffoon and cannot conduct brief research on the area. Ultimately, much to see and experience. The cost of living is sorta high compared to what I'm accustomed but I'll adjust. My family will adjust too.
So, on that note, greeting from AZ and the hope I don't die pervade us all....
