Hey yal!

So I was born in the south and I've been raised in the south. I live in what has got to be the smallest town in North Carolina called Cliffside or Henrietta (very southern sounding names, i know). People say I have a southern accent though I really don't think I compare to some people; however, I do say yal. I used to be somewhat ashamed of my southern upbringing. I thought it made me a redneck and after college, I had this grand plan to move to a huge city and become this successful businesswoman. However, I've learned to love and be proud of my upbringing. I went to New York City and Chicago and I really didn't like the environment. I really don't think the city life is for me. I'm more of a laid back person and I'd prefer to have a house in the woods with lots of land, maybe a few horses and dogs (I love animals). I like living close to my family so that I can walk down the street and say hello to my grandma or call my cousin to hang out. It's a good atmosphere- very friendly, family oriented and safe. Of course there are a few crazy southerners in my town but there are a few everywhere. So all in all, I've had a pretty good life in the southern countryside and if that makes me a redneck, well then, so be it