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I moved to the Midwest after living in the Northeast my whole life. Here are 5 things that surprised me since relocating.
I moved to the Midwest after living in the Northeast my whole life. Here are 5 things that surprised me since relocating.
Gabi StevensonApr 10, 2022, 19:31 IST
I want to keep exploring the Midwest as I adjust to my move to the area.Getty Images; Gabi Stevenson/Insider
I moved from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids in 2021 after living in the Northeast my whole life.
I was surprised by the winter weather, as well as how many small towns there were to visit.
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As I got the hang of things in my new city, there were a few differences — and similarities — that surprised me about life in the Midwest.
The skyline of my new city looks a lot different than the skylines I'm used to in the Northeast.Getty Images
Winter in Michigan made my skin and hair drier than I expected.
Thanks to the Midwest snow and weather, I had to overhaul my skin and hair routine.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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Just like the Northeast, the Midwest has a cool art scene.
Posters like this one by Dinderbeck Studio advertise artisan markets in the Midwest.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
Many Midwesterners I've met enjoy engaging in small talk with strangers.
One of the first things I noticed about people in the Midwest is how they really take the time to engage. I've spoken with a lot of people working at shops, post offices, restaurants, and bars near me and learned that they don't rush their interactions.
As someone who was born and raised outside a major Northeast city, I'm constantly rushing around and thinking about the next thing. I'm okay living that way, but it's nice to have the reminder to slow down and really mean it when I say, "Have a good day."
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There are still a lot of small towns to visit and explore.
The city of Holland has a lot of Dutch influence.Getty Images
The Midwest has a lot to offer when it comes to vintage shopping, much like the Northeast.
Some photos I've taken of signs and vintage displays at thrift stores in Grand Rapids.Gabi Stevenson/Insider