The suburb idea is still new to me. I mean I get how the houses are identical, they all have neatly cut grass yards that are all evenly spaced, the trash comes out at the same time, and everyone most likely owns the same things. There are the usual upgrades of vehicles, equipment, and pets sometimes. I just really griping about how easy it is to get lost (that statement right there probably just involuntarily revealed the old man inside me). I was culture shocked coming down here from Idaho where you have houses that are miles apart from the farmlands (yes this is true, not stereotyped at all). Entering in the neighborhood here if you are not careful or fully prepared with a mental image of some sort of map you can get lost. Bring some bread crumbs with you. I carry mine in the glove compartment. Everywhere you go they all look the same. There's no landmarks or references unless you memorize the different mailboxes or fire hydrants. Should you have to ask for directions, the neighbors are nice but just as clueless and will be guessing right along with you. Avoid going in unless you absolutely have to. If you do, bring a map and give your destination an extra hour of cushion. Set your global positioning system to the very spot where you started right before entering in. Also have the search and rescue on speed dial. Notify your friends and family before you go in. Tell them when and where you will be. Make sure you have your will written out, signed and dated. Assure that your finances are in order. Then you can proceed into the great unknown. This is just some advice should you happen to find yourself in a binding situation where you are lost in this cozy metropolis.
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