I am from the South. I grew up in a small town about 40 miles north of Mobile, Alabama. I now reside with my husband in a small town outside of Pensacola, FL which is only about 40 miles from my hometown. If it were not for the fact that my husband is a retired over/the/road truck driver, I probably never would have seen what the rest of the United States looks like.
The last two years he drove I went with him and I suppose those are my most memorable times. We delivered nursery stock to all the nurseries from Baltimore, MD to Miami to Laredo TX and everywhere in between. From Chicago to Dallas. We do have a beautiful country and I would suggest if you have the opportunity to take the time and see the places outside of your little world.
Our time here on earth is short and we must cherish every moment as if it were our last. Be a good neighbor, friend, family member.
May God Bless each and everyone in your endeavors.