Namps, and the Valley.

those who live in Namps think poorly of Caldwell.
Boise folk think Namps is a joke.
Seattle and Portland dwellers religiously bash on the Treasure Valley.
New Yorkers don't even acknowledge the Northwest....as anything important at least.
and the list goes on...

i know i just put everyone in a box. i also know that not everyone thinks this way. the fact is, i simply grow tired of hearing it.... "you live in Nampa? why?" - "honestly, you Treasure Valley people really need to get out." - "please tell me you aren't staying there your whole life."

i will be the first to admit that i love the city. when i visit Portland or Seattle, i itch to move there. it is beautiful. and yes, they do have more to offer. however, i can honestly say that i love the Treasure Valley. i do. a big reason is the people who live here - they are dearest to my heart.

i was at a piano bar a few years back and my friends and i spent a few hours talking with some gents from Scotland. they had been traveling around the U.S. for six months working on airplanes. Boise was one of their last stops before heading home, and it just happened to be their favorite stop. they told us that people in Boise were different than the other places they had been. they said people were so friendly here - so kind and welcoming. they couldn't wait to come back someday.

we are a kind valley, you know? sure, other places have more concerts, events, restaurants, stores, green, etc...but i am glad i live in the Treasure Valley. someday i might move away from here and if that day comes, i will be sad. a piece of my heart will always belong to Namps, and the Valley.