“I’m living the way I wanted to live in New York,” she said”.
That's just something people do naturally. I just moved to NY from WA state about five months ago, and I'm doing the same thing. I have to look hard to find good microbrew beer, the average convenience store in the NW has a better selection than the most upscale market here in Rockland County, good thing I made it to Captain Lawrence Brewery yesterday to fill up my growlers! In a land where people think Dunkin' Donuts coffee is great, you have to look harder to find espresso that is not overburned Starbucks.
I've enjoyed a large amount of cultural and culinary activities since I've been here, and the best part is being near the lady I moved here for, so I'm happy. But I still fill my suitcases with Northwest wine on visits back to see my folks!
A lot of people around here are indeed moving to the Carolinas, we intend to do the same after she can retire with full medical benefits from her job. I do like the country lifestyle that you get outside of this area.
“Most likely trying to recreate New York where she is, they never learn.”
How true. I saw a lot of that in Nashville before I picked up and moved to Colorado. New Yorkers always know better and they don’t mind telling you.