[rdrdss23]

I grew up in the area, and I no longer want to go back; and neither do most of the friends I grew up with. It has not only gotten more expensive, but the culture has changed significantly.

The intransigent "family farm" that is ingrained in the American psyche is being eroded by a practical reality - and on some level everyone feels it. The newer generations are increasingly less attached to their place of birth. The Bay Area is rapidly changing, and I'm happy for all the people that now live there and call it their home.

It's no longer my cup of tea, but I'll find my place somewhere else. Please don't feel sorry for me =)