Well you should save up a bus ticket out of hicksville and catch a shortline to the NY + metro area. You will be much appreciated here. I have lived abroad over the years such as Oklahoma, a few places in TX, visited Alamabama, MN. I have to say, I like different things about different places. Not to say nobody is a free thinker but my opinion is that they are nicer for the most part down south. They also tend to believe what they are told by the media, which I don't. Up here everyone seems to forget life and chase the rat race. They take much for granted and create their own little worlds, they tend to feel superior to others. So its a catch 22. I guess you have to experience it all and take a pick. Don't be afraid to travel!