Kentucky can be a very exciting place to grow up, depending on the area you happen to live in. Most people think there’s always something to do in the city. It is the same way in the country, just on a different level. My parents were country folk, and we lived in a rural location.
Here are 11 thoughts most everyone has when they grow up in rural Kentucky:
- Rodeo
Wiki In the country, the rodeo is often considered a very exciting event. Most kids dream of going at least once, and being a cowboy/cowgirl wouldn’t be so bad either.
- Success
Linked In Just like most everyone, Kentuckians dream of being successful in life. It matters not their career of choice, only that they grow to be renowned and well off.
- Kentucky State Fair
Remember the Dot The fair is a happening place to go for youngsters all across the Bluegrass. Games, rides, stuffed animals, and friends make for a great time.
- Fashion
Morgan We often get our sense of style from television programs, which means we need to find shopping outlets other than small local shops and Walmart.
- Movie Theater
Herrick Those who grew up in the country sometimes wish we had theaters like bigger cities. We tend to have movie rentals instead of movie theaters, which, compared to an IMAX just isn’t the same.
- Other Than Kentucky
Wiki Growing up we often hear so much about places like California, Paris, and such that we dream of visiting there. Beaches in particular are a big draw.
- Fame
Nicogenin There have been quite a few famous people born in Kentucky, Johnny Depp, Hunter Thompson, George Clooney, and others. It is not surprising young Kentuckians dream of getting in the ranks of stars.
- Discovery
John Atherton At some point we ALL go exploring. It might be in the woods, an old abandoned house/farm, a cave, or a tunnel. Whatever the case, we likely have dreams of making a unique discovery to awe our peers, and ourselves.
- Derby
Poctob Regardless of where you grow up, most Kentucky kids want to see the Derby at least once.
- Silence
Wiki Silence can become deafening if you yearn for the noise of others and activities. Country living tends to be peaceful and lack consistent noise, excluding the wind rustling through the trees, coyotes singing, and crickets. City sounds, though often a curiosity, can be somewhat overwhelming.
- Architecture
Wiki When the tallest building you see is around 3 stories, you often think about what the view is like from the skyscrapers in the city. The Ferris Wheel can be the closet you get to that for years.
Realistically, Kentuckian thoughts aren’t going to be much different than any kid growing up. We all dreamed of being good at something, being rich, being famous, having fun forever, or just making our parents proud. If you have another dream of childhood to add to the list, please feel free to comment.
Wiki
In the country, the rodeo is often considered a very exciting event. Most kids dream of going at least once, and being a cowboy/cowgirl wouldn’t be so bad either.
Linked In
Just like most everyone, Kentuckians dream of being successful in life. It matters not their career of choice, only that they grow to be renowned and well off.
Remember the Dot
The fair is a happening place to go for youngsters all across the Bluegrass. Games, rides, stuffed animals, and friends make for a great time.
Morgan
We often get our sense of style from television programs, which means we need to find shopping outlets other than small local shops and Walmart.
Herrick
Those who grew up in the country sometimes wish we had theaters like bigger cities. We tend to have movie rentals instead of movie theaters, which, compared to an IMAX just isn’t the same.
Wiki
Growing up we often hear so much about places like California, Paris, and such that we dream of visiting there. Beaches in particular are a big draw.
Nicogenin
There have been quite a few famous people born in Kentucky, Johnny Depp, Hunter Thompson, George Clooney, and others. It is not surprising young Kentuckians dream of getting in the ranks of stars.
John Atherton
At some point we ALL go exploring. It might be in the woods, an old abandoned house/farm, a cave, or a tunnel. Whatever the case, we likely have dreams of making a unique discovery to awe our peers, and ourselves.
Poctob
Regardless of where you grow up, most Kentucky kids want to see the Derby at least once.
Silence can become deafening if you yearn for the noise of others and activities. Country living tends to be peaceful and lack consistent noise, excluding the wind rustling through the trees, coyotes singing, and crickets. City sounds, though often a curiosity, can be somewhat overwhelming.
When the tallest building you see is around 3 stories, you often think about what the view is like from the skyscrapers in the city. The Ferris Wheel can be the closet you get to that for years.
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