Adapting to the Mid West Lifestyle

It is a known stereotype that East Coasters can be cold, guarded, mean, fast-paced, high strung, no fun and uptight. And, well, Mid West Coasters are not. They are laid back, live in the moment, spontaneous and fun loving. So here I am - an East Coaster in the Mid West. Hands down it was the best decision for me to me to move out here as I have greatly relaxed. I'm not (such) a control freak. I've attempted to let go. Last weekend I was told I was the nicest East Coaster my new friend had met. I tell you this to prove that I have in fact loosened up since coming to Denver. Let's not talk about the fact that it feel I need to prove to you that I have relaxed.....

I still make an unwarranted attempt, often unsuccessful, to control the outcome of many things. I've realized how guarded I am while explaining certain situations to people in Colorado and then receiving a blank look and a comment about not trusting. I cringe when people say they just "let life happen". What???! How? I'm always five steps ahead of myself.

Which is probably how I found myself on a cement sidewalk on Tuesday morning unsure if I was going to be able to get up. I was rushing to move on to my next task that I missed a step on someone's stairwell and tumbled down to the ground, twisting my ankle on the fall. Finding myself in an ankle brace from the fall seems to be a testament to my East Coast roots. So fine, maybe the West Coasters are on to something. Although, I still find solace in any new friend that is originally from the East Coast. As if we share a dirty little secret of being far too fast paced, uptight and direct in this environment. A common language of short, quick, abrupt statements that brings us together. And, of course.....

 In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's clients range from first-time home buyers, to sellers, to short sales, to seasoned investors. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.