People in DC may love to complain about living in DC, but in our hearts, we really do love it. However, DC is a transient city where many of us come and go. While you may enjoy never dealing with hordes of tourists, traffic or taxation without representation, you will probably think about DC every now and then. You may even miss some things. Here are 13 things everyone who has moved away from Washington DC has thought at least once.
- “It’s so hard to find a good Ethiopian restaurant.”
Yelp/JC You might have never had Ethiopian food before you came here but you will crave it after you leave.
- “No moonlight stroll is as nice as the one through the monuments.”
Flickr/Scott Kublin The monuments and memorials in the evening are actually one of the most moving and awe-inspiring sights.
- “People don’t have neighborhood pride like they do in DC.”
Flickr/dctourism People don’t identify with their neighborhoods like they do in DC.
- “I feel so overdressed.”
Flickr/European Parliament You’ll realize how nice it was that business casual was the go-to for everyone in the district.
- “I can’t believe people expect me to go to work with a little bit of snow on the ground.”
Flickr/Zach Stern There is no lower bar for snow days than there is in DC. Yes, people expect you to drive when there is a quarter of an inch of snow on the ground.
- “That piece of pizza is nothing compared to a jumbo slice.”
Flickr/Alicia Griffin Other places try to do Jumbo slice but it’s just not the same.
- “Spring just is not the same.”
Flickr/Mumu Matrybshka You will miss the cherry blossoms and wonder why you didn’t risk the crowds of tourists to take more photos of them.
- “It was nice how passionate people in DC were.”
Flickr/Justin Zhuang People in DC may love to debate and argue their point, but they all cared deeply and had passion for their causes.
- “I can’t believe I have to pay to go to a museum.”
Flickr/S Chia You’ll be slightly offended at how much money you need to spend on culture.
- “Wow, DC really is expensive.”
Flickr/Mike Licht However, you might realize that it’s not the norm to pay $1,700 a month for a studio apartment.
- “What do you mean I shouldn’t take public transportation?”
Flickr/David The Metro is actually really convenient and super clean (even when it runs late).
- “I miss being so close to so many awesome day trip.”
Flickr/giaonguyen You probably won’t be a few hours from more cities, mountains, beaches, lakes, the country and historical sights like you were in DC.
- “I wish I had taken advantage of all DC had to offer while I was there.”
Flickr/Arnaud Because even though it can be exhausting, stressful and expensive: DC is an absolutely amazing place to live.
This is true about DC, whether you live here for years or months, you will never forget it!
Yelp/JC
You might have never had Ethiopian food before you came here but you will crave it after you leave.
Flickr/Scott Kublin
The monuments and memorials in the evening are actually one of the most moving and awe-inspiring sights.
Flickr/dctourism
People don’t identify with their neighborhoods like they do in DC.
Flickr/European Parliament
You’ll realize how nice it was that business casual was the go-to for everyone in the district.
Flickr/Zach Stern
There is no lower bar for snow days than there is in DC. Yes, people expect you to drive when there is a quarter of an inch of snow on the ground.
Flickr/Alicia Griffin
Other places try to do Jumbo slice but it’s just not the same.
Flickr/Mumu Matrybshka
You will miss the cherry blossoms and wonder why you didn’t risk the crowds of tourists to take more photos of them.
Flickr/Justin Zhuang
People in DC may love to debate and argue their point, but they all cared deeply and had passion for their causes.
Flickr/S Chia
You’ll be slightly offended at how much money you need to spend on culture.
Flickr/Mike Licht
However, you might realize that it’s not the norm to pay $1,700 a month for a studio apartment.
Flickr/David
The Metro is actually really convenient and super clean (even when it runs late).
Flickr/giaonguyen
You probably won’t be a few hours from more cities, mountains, beaches, lakes, the country and historical sights like you were in DC.
Flickr/Arnaud
Because even though it can be exhausting, stressful and expensive: DC is an absolutely amazing place to live.
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