I've been thinking about this question most of the morning. TV is all that I expected and I do love it here. There are many things that contribute to that love....first and foremost, all the wonderful friends I have made over the 6 years I've lived here. Over that time some have taken different social paths, but we still are there for each other. The beauty of the community is amazing. It always looks shiny and bright, even in the midst of our current drought. TV is massive...not what many expected or what some might be uncomfortable with, but coming from southern CA, believe me, this isn't bad at all. It's all a matter of perspective. Even with the large size of the community, as we headed down towards Brownwood today...WOW, so much being built, there is a homey feeling about the place. TV isn't where we came from, where we left, it's a place entirely different and unique with many positives...and of course a few negatives, but what place is absolutely perfect. Some complain that people are unfriendly...maybe they have come from an area where friendly interaction with strangers wasn't the norm. Smile...it does wonders ... it makes others feel more comfortable and could just be what they need to brighten their day. It will make you feel better no matter what the response received. We don't always know what burdens others are dealing with.
It is more crowded than when we moved here, but it's like that in many, many parts of the country and frankly, it's not crowded all year long and during the peak season, just make a few adjustments to your schedule and all will work out.
There's much more to do here than where I came from. Lots more golf courses, even with higher cost for championship courses during the season. I know for some, costs were less, but not where we lived. There's activities, movie theaters are closer, grocery stores are convenient, more and more shops are being attracted to the area because of TV and that helps us and those who now have jobs.
It's a thriving, bustling and beautiful community, it's TV, not any place else....it's my new home and home for many. Remember we all made the decision to move here from where we lived previously....no one forced us to make that move, we did so willingly. If it's not what one likes, one can move,....I know that's not always easy, but one needs to live where they're happy so if TV isn't what you expected or like, it's decision time.
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