Arriving here 2 weeks ago is almost similar to arriving in a different world than that of Chicago. Akron's a relatively small town south of Cleveland ( http://maps.google.com/maps?q=akron&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rls=DVFA,DVFA:1970--2,DVFA:en&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image ), which was once the rubber and manufacturing capital of the States before lots of company moved out in the 80's. Life's here dramatically different from that in Chicago, in the sense that everyone/everything moves at a slower and more relaxing pace. People are extremely friendly and chatting with complete strangers on the side walks are very common! It's rather relaxing working 8-4pm in such a laid back town, and still have time to work out and do some leisure reading, and day dreaming...
Weekends are however..... particularly boring, without internet access and any form of entertainment in my apartment! Still trying to find ways to past my weekends. Why not go out? Well, long story short, I'm living in a .... not so safe portion of the town so I never go out alone after nightfall >.< So in short, this summer's going to be way relaxing than ever, with too many cellphone minutes to kill as well. So those who are still in the States, plan on receiving a call from me! LOL
View of Downtown Akron
ps I'm currently looking to buy a new PC laptop for my brother. Any recommendations? ;)
Hope everyone's having a great summer!
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