Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Let's take a poll...
I was just talking on the phone with a good friend whom I lived with throughout university and then in Toronto. Needless to say, she's well acquainted with many of my quirks and weird sayings. As we were getting off of the phone, she said, "Bye friend! No wait, that sounds kind of Amish." I responded that I have been saying "Bye friend" for as long as I can remember, and that she's never made that comment to me before. But after hearing her make that remark, I've been wondering if it does sound like I grew up on a farm. Earlier this evening, a friend here in Camden mentioned how it's crazy how long I've lived in cities... that I've spent most of my life living in cities, but that I don't come across as urban, since I crave the outdoors so much (which I would argue I love because it's refreshing and relaxing, not because I want to live out by the cows for life). So now I'm wondering if my first 8 years of Lancaster County living amongst the Amish and Mennonite people have continued to leave such a significant impression on me that it still affects how I speak ("I'm not sure, friend"), and also makes me long to run through grassy fields most of the times I'm walking down London streets. Any thoughts?
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Well, I would agree with you as I find myself wanting to run for the hills when I'm in a city for a while. As for your country-speak... It has only been in the last couple years that I have heard people say "hi, friend" and such. I must say that I enjoy when people say that and I don't automatically think countrified. So, in my book, you're a cool cat and a good friend.
ReplyDeletePS - Someone once told me that she knew I am from California by the way I say "coffee." But, I was only two when I moved from Cali...
Oh I am laughing, laughing, laughing...
ReplyDeleteI have NO idea. Of course, MY first 9 years of life were spent in cities or large suburbs of large cities (Philadelphia & Chicago) and we moved to Lancaster County when I was 9...so that could explain my craving for cities??? :) Oh how I love thee! :)
Rebs xo
hahah! These are hilarious! Did you even know the word "coffee" when you were two, Bethany?! Rebs, if you say "friend", then I think it'll confirm that it's a Lancaster county thing. We can bring it to London! woot! Can't wait for you both to be here!!!!
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