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  • Yes, there are pros AND cons of living in Asheville NC. Although it’s a beautiful place, It’s not for everyone!
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  • @livinginashevillenc
    @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +8

    Do you have anything else to add to this list?

    • @josephmcmenomyiii1517
      @josephmcmenomyiii1517 4 года назад +7

      Yea prices of houses have sky rocketed, just like rent, so locals who were born here can afford anything because of the influx of the upper class.

    • @danakennedy5072
      @danakennedy5072 4 года назад +8

      Yep, too many Yankees.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Dana Kennedy 😬

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Joseph McMenomy III it’s also heavily advertised as the best place to retire

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +3

      Claudio Bermudez equality is not your thing huh?

  • @papigrande1971
    @papigrande1971 3 года назад +2

    We lived I. Hendo and Bat Cave for 13 years. Loved it

  • @lawrenceroycemanapsal7741
    @lawrenceroycemanapsal7741 2 года назад +8

    My wife will be assigned there as a nurse and will be working in a hospital, i think the name was mission hospital. We are Filipinos from the Philippines. And i believe that there are few of us right there in asheville, a very small Filipino community. Your video was very informative and a heads up for me.

    • @ronniewester8884
      @ronniewester8884 2 года назад

      The hospital has gone down hill and is not a place to work!

    • @suzanne7576
      @suzanne7576 Год назад

      I hope you made it and Love Asheville, one thing I love about this city is they truly love everyone. Everyone is welcome and the more different culture the better

  • @SoftwareManiacLSM
    @SoftwareManiacLSM 4 года назад +3

    I really like all of your videos. Keep it going, Elena.

  • @justdawnstillhere7139
    @justdawnstillhere7139 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, my dear. Your videos are wonderful. Very helpful 💗

  • @TheNitabugg717
    @TheNitabugg717 3 года назад +5

    I grew up in this part of NC, you are coming from a bigger city...I guess........... this is the first time seeing your video.... Asheville is an old town, with probably no intentions of doing major upgrades like sidewalks everywhere.... or playgrounds...when folks have yards for the kids to play in..... I'm glad you put your disclaimer in there for folks to "decide for themselves"...

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      I came from even smaller town in a different country. And they do have plans on expanding roads and putting more sidewalks, it's just taking forever!

  • @brendasorrels5081
    @brendasorrels5081 3 года назад +6

    Love your honesty here and can't wait to visit!

  • @wnclifestyle
    @wnclifestyle 4 года назад +7

    Great video Elena! My favorite pros are the outdoor activities, the four seasons, and all the food! :)

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      We are so fortunate to have all the outdoors here!

    • @jononwheelz
      @jononwheelz 4 года назад

      From what I heard from one of my friends, there's not a lot of vegan options for my vegetarian friends out there. Something to keep in mind.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      jononwheelz do your friends live here? I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, but I hear we have a lot of restaurants for those who are. We even have a vegan festival every year. Google it if you don’t believe me

  • @Melsstampingallery
    @Melsstampingallery 3 года назад +7

    Just a note about the traffic, we just returned from a vacation, stayed in an Airbnb near the blue ridge parkway, traffic was terrible everywhere we went! Freeways were constantly congested and backed up due to construction, it was everywhere! Other than that, very beautiful to visit!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +2

      Oh yes, October is the WORST for traffic because all the tourists and visitors come to see the leaves change. I avoid Parkway at all costs. And construction on I-26 is going to be bad until it’s going to create a better pathway

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +2

      Traffic around Asheville is terrible year round... You obviously don't know "everything" about this area...

  • @GinnyB8230
    @GinnyB8230 3 года назад +5

    I have walked the streets of Asheville for years, I have never had a problem being unsafe. However, I live in Black Mountain. What a wonderful place to live!

  • @wahnano
    @wahnano 3 года назад +3

    I used to live in Asheville back in late 80's and 90's. The good time at the Flat Iron Building and Eagle Street :) I'm getting old now but still have good memories
    One Love from Abyssinia ሰላም

  • @megatronn194
    @megatronn194 3 года назад +12

    I've been visiting Asheville since 2009 and want to make the jump to move there full time. As far as the lack of diversity goes, yeah Asheville isn't NYC, but it's also not the usual Hee Haw po-dunk convention out there like many other southern towns.
    The freak flag is alive and well and that's what made me fall in love with Asheville in addition to the nature all around and the music scene. A big improvement over my native Fayetteville NC.
    I love your channel. I'm now a subscriber.

  • @ticnatz
    @ticnatz 3 года назад +3

    I live in Germany, have for decades. I grew up in Asheville however (Beaver Lake area). Playgrounds were NEVER an issue when I was a kid. Might have been a problem for my mom, but me? I was not bothered by the issue. Superb place to grow up...

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, Idk if kids sit around and get upset that we don’t have many playgrounds, LOL. But this is one if the most frequent things other moms mentioned when I asked them about the the cons. It’s mostly people who moved here from elsewhere and had big city amenities and stuff

  • @jcp5890
    @jcp5890 Год назад +2

    Hahaha
    Nothing this native likes better than going everywhere in the snow!!!! Love it. Learned to drive in it as a teenager. Daddy was a mountain man!

  • @cccsss9985
    @cccsss9985 4 года назад +28

    It would be great if you could make your voice louder and the sound effects much quieter as they are out of balance on your interesting video.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      I’ll keep that in mind in the future. If you have any questions reach out!

    • @Sgt_MoDog_USMC
      @Sgt_MoDog_USMC 3 года назад +1

      Agree. Had to crank my volume to max to hear her, and then when the excerpts she entered popped on screen, about blew my damn speakers out!

  • @toddb1765
    @toddb1765 2 года назад +9

    Great video! The only thing I am concerned with is the amount of development that is going on in this town. Seems like it is taking away the eclectic feel and beauty that Asheville is known for. The cost of living is also driving out the people that make this town so unique. I have heard that the new city council is trying to halt the amount of development taking place ...I am hoping that this is true. I really like this town and hope that it maintains a chill, artsy mountain town atmosphere.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      Luckily, they can't develop every sq inch. Our terrain doesn't allow or makes is hard and expensive to build. So, that forces people to spread out and not be as on top of each other as in some other places.

  • @idropagearbabye6822
    @idropagearbabye6822 4 года назад +11

    If you move to Asheville your better off telling everyone you just got out of prison than moving from some other city, you'll be accepted better.
    The traffic there is terrible good luck getting anywhere in rush hour

    • @drewbocop
      @drewbocop 3 года назад +1

      Meanwhile in Raleigh and what I now call "The Greater Raleigh area" aka every single town that is now basically part of the city, there are hardly any natives left. Everyone is from Michigan, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, etc etc etc. Including me.

    • @PhilWorley
      @PhilWorley 3 года назад

      @@drewbocop The same could be said about Greensboro, High Point, & Charlotte also. It’s going to be one big megalopolis one day, from Raleigh to Charlotte. That part of North Carolina from Raleigh to Charlotte has become over populated & over run with houses on top of each other. Alot of natives from North Carolina have moved here to Virginia, especially Roanoke, VA.

    • @a.hunter9804
      @a.hunter9804 3 года назад +2

      True, transplants are more unwelcome everyday. FYI. Kinda like Austin…. We are full!!

    • @foxhound5043
      @foxhound5043 2 года назад +1

      @@a.hunter9804 Not full enough. I'm coming soon. I'm from California my wife is German. We vote blue,, were very progressive. I'm jk lol

  • @soulfood7393
    @soulfood7393 2 года назад +1

    I appreciate your honesty. Thank you very much

  • @Will-re9jl
    @Will-re9jl 2 года назад

    Local food is always good. Pros outweigh the cons! Thanks for the video.

  • @rudyzooti7159
    @rudyzooti7159 2 года назад +1

    Just visited for the first time in December, it was 70 degrees. Walked 30 plus miles in 4 days, loved the downtown.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      The weather is crazy! But usually it gets cold(er) in Jan and Feb.
      Glad you got to hike in nice weather though!

    • @WeMuckAround
      @WeMuckAround 2 года назад

      I also visited for the first time in December. I’m from the UK and it was my first time in NC. Loved the scenery and Biltmore Estate is beautiful. Thought really highly of Asheville 🙂

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      @@WeMuckAround if you enjoyed in winter, you would have loved it in spring, summer or fall. So beautiful

  • @jldecoss7331
    @jldecoss7331 4 года назад +9

    Hello Elena! Thank you for your lovely video! I’m from NYC and I’m thinking of moving to Asheville. Great Pros and Cons! I love your comment on your son’s school, as I’m Latino and being from NYC one of my concerns about moving is always diversity. I hope Asheville is full of people with your way of thinking 💖 I will email you to ask more about Asheville if that’s ok! Thanks again! 🤗

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      Hi Juan! Reach out any time and thank you for the feedback!

  • @theworstactionhero9186
    @theworstactionhero9186 4 года назад +3

    I'm happy that I'm born and raised here good video darlin.

  • @martinjuarez9911
    @martinjuarez9911 3 года назад +1

    You are great! Keep it up!

  • @wandaapplebaum3048
    @wandaapplebaum3048 3 года назад +6

    The traffic is TERRIBLE! They should have done something about traffic on Interstate 26 years and years ago. I’m sure the truckers hate Asheville when they come in and head to Tennessee! I live here an I stay off Interstate 26! We moved to Asheville in 1978 and a banker told us that part of your pay will be the scenery! What he was saying is you don’t make that much money but it sure is beautiful. Too many people now!

  • @theresaellinger9396
    @theresaellinger9396 3 года назад +3

    Please tell me how to reach you, I will be moving to Asheville in the spring.

  • @RonGivensRasta
    @RonGivensRasta 2 года назад +1

    Great video - I am looking to move myself.

  • @alexeykovrigin4760
    @alexeykovrigin4760 4 года назад +1

    This video definitely will help people who consider moving to Asheville

  • @ruthbaum1958
    @ruthbaum1958 2 года назад

    Live in Kinston NC right now. Hope to live there one day.

  • @lorileo4319
    @lorileo4319 3 года назад +8

    It's rude to be sitting at a light holding everyone else up. We are two hours South of you and people do the same. Coming from Boston I'm having a hard time adjusting to the lack of self awareness in this area.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +3

      Everyone here thinks it's rude to honk

    • @diwi1942
      @diwi1942 3 года назад +4

      @@livinginashevillenc too bad. I honk. You're supposed to be paying attention to the road. Lights are quick and traffic is heavy. I'm not sitting thru 2 lights so someone can daydream.

  • @spearzoid
    @spearzoid 3 года назад +8

    The biggest con of all is the poor quality healthcare. The great community Mission hospital system, built over 75 years, has been sold to HCA,, and has gone from one of the best hospitals in the country to one of the worst. Not worth it, retirees, keep looking

  • @mopazo7
    @mopazo7 3 года назад +2

    Heaven sent, I'll be in contact. Thank you!

  • @stanley2681
    @stanley2681 2 года назад

    do you need a car to get around the city or do you have uber/car service ?

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      A car 100%. I mean if you live right next to downtown or in THE west Asheville and your job is super close, within walking distance or you can bike to, but still...
      There seems to be a shortage of uber and lyft drivers too. It was back in the spring time, when I went out with someone in Hendersonville, thinking I'll just get uber back home, and there was no one available! So, I wouldn't rely on them. It's not like NYC where you can rely on public transport or cabs. Better have a car.

  • @tyler93539
    @tyler93539 Год назад

    yeah local here and id say the traffic is a complete mess i26 is always backed up and for the past few weeks airport road has been backed up dude to people coming to stare at some leaves

  • @Hmanboi
    @Hmanboi 2 года назад

    I love Asheville I was born here and I go to the Biltmore estate and see the biltmore house

  • @BonestheOfficial
    @BonestheOfficial 3 года назад +9

    I'm never leaving!!!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Great!

    • @BonestheOfficial
      @BonestheOfficial 3 года назад

      @Roberta Rodriguez because clearly u are the example of the perfect human being. Please tell me how I can be perfect like you

    • @barbarosahueissan3514
      @barbarosahueissan3514 3 года назад

      Me either, I love how e eryone there talks like their from NY and vermont

    • @barbarosahueissan3514
      @barbarosahueissan3514 3 года назад

      @@BonestheOfficial what did he/she said?

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      @@barbarosahueissan3514 🤔That’s cause the majority of people moving in are from up north😆

  • @Cruze1216
    @Cruze1216 3 года назад

    im venezuelan inmigrant living in colombia.. this country is not safe anymore for us.. what options i have to imigrate to asheville?... im photographer and sushi itamae hehehe

  • @mariavaldes7855
    @mariavaldes7855 3 года назад +1

    I would love to live there. I'm from Texas

  • @davidomansiek3020
    @davidomansiek3020 4 года назад +4

    I still want to move here, lol. Had planned in the fall, but with this whole Covid thing, it looks more like it's going to be the spring.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      Crazy times I know! Where are you from?

    • @davidomansiek3020
      @davidomansiek3020 4 года назад +1

      @@livinginashevillenc Winter Park, Just north of Orlando.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      Is it close to Winter Garden?

    • @jess_memories
      @jess_memories 4 года назад

      @@davidomansiek3020 Altamonte Springs here :) Looking to do the same, maybe not until next Summer now.

    • @davidomansiek3020
      @davidomansiek3020 4 года назад

      @@jess_memories hey! That's great. I was also considering Hendersonville. I'm driving up tomorrow for a couple days. I work in kitchens... So... I might be a min, before I can realize my dream.

  • @dippah1
    @dippah1 3 года назад +9

    This might be my favorite RUclips video EVER! I got the info I was looking for and you told me exactly where to go to find information about you! I look forward to working with you in the future (next year)!
    Also, If we decide to make the move we’re bringing diversity, lol. I’m a black American and my soon to be is from Zambia!

  • @Ghoul181
    @Ghoul181 3 года назад +3

    Awesome video✌️I am considering moving here for graduate school, just out of curiosity, is it a safer city? I'm coming from New Orleans and Baton Rouge, so relatively I'm sure it'll be safer but I'm still wondering. Also, is it an expensive area to be in?
    Thanks😊

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Yes, it’s kinda relative. Let me find stats

    • @Ghoul181
      @Ghoul181 3 года назад

      Living in Asheville NC thank you!!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      Ethan181 here you go www.ashevillechamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/EDC-FS-Crime-2019.pdf
      I need to make a video about it!

    • @Ghoul181
      @Ghoul181 3 года назад +1

      Living in Asheville NC thanks I'll check this out✌️

    • @Ghoul181
      @Ghoul181 3 года назад

      Living in Asheville NC looks like Asheville is on the better side of things, especially violent crime.

  • @constantreader7944
    @constantreader7944 3 года назад +3

    I’m born and raised in Asheville but have lived my adult life in a major west coast city, and your accent is adorable.

  • @jess_memories
    @jess_memories 4 года назад

    How many people live in Fletcher or Hendersonville instead of Ashville proper? I would think they might be more family friendly?

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      About 8K in Fletcher and 14K in Hendersonville. What do you mean by more family friendly?

    • @margauxv25
      @margauxv25 3 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc well, you mentioned in the video a lack of playgrounds and such for the kids. She meant more activities geared towards families.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +3

      @@margauxv25 gotcha. Fletcher Park is a great place to bring kids for a walk, bike rides, picnic, splash in the river in summer. they have baseball games and lacrosse there too. Fletcher area has a lot of neighborhoods that are set up for families- walkable large neighborhood where kids can play and ride bikes, some have community pools and stuff

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc But you didn't say anything about Hendersonville! 👎👎

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      @@Michael65429 because my video is about Asheville.

  • @tianaross9520
    @tianaross9520 3 года назад +1

    I went to Asheville once but that was to pick up my Xbox series s

  • @honeybeejourney
    @honeybeejourney 3 года назад

    I'm trying to figure out your beautiful accent....native Portuguese speaker? Thanks for the great info.

  • @katherinemarsh784
    @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +5

    Made me smile. I wouldn't say Biltmore Estates is "Nothing to see though." Have a wonderful weekend. :)

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      You too, thanks for “stopping by”!

    • @draft1643
      @draft1643 3 года назад

      Biltmore is great and I'm from AVL :)

  • @TheJaiNetwork
    @TheJaiNetwork 3 года назад +1

    Love your take on diversity..good info

  • @martinjuarez9911
    @martinjuarez9911 3 года назад

    I love Ashville but my time in NC was very culturely bland, Tampa

  • @kpatterson7009
    @kpatterson7009 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for your videos! My wife and I subscribed. Very detailed and “real”. My wife and I had more questions about Asheville. Is there an email we could use to reach you? I’m currently in the Air Force and looking to possibly get out and move my family to Asheville.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching! Yes, my email is elenakovrigin@gmail.com

  • @mikemac1298
    @mikemac1298 2 года назад +5

    Just remember when you move to a state. No one from that state asked you to move there.

  • @bugsdad3625
    @bugsdad3625 3 года назад +21

    I think diversity is good! but lack of diversity is not a con or a pro in my opinion. Your son will adjust to the world based on the principals and values you instill in him as a parent, not so much on who or what color people he is exposed to. I should mention I am married to a first gen. American born Latina. Enjoyed the video!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +7

      Thank you! I still think it's important for him to be in a more of a real world environment, after all he spends 8 hours a day at the daycare/school

    • @libertylovin2359
      @libertylovin2359 2 года назад +2

      "Real world environment". That is relative. The real world environment of Asheville/WNC isn't very diverse. If you don't like it move somewhere else. Preferably Zimbabwe.

    • @moneymagnet743
      @moneymagnet743 2 года назад +3

      @@libertylovin2359 perhaps your statement proves her point.. move to Zimbabwe? sounds like a statement from someone who lacks cultural competence.. although I believe diversity is important, I do however agree with Bugs Dad- the values you instill in your children and narratives you share about people who look different than them is important..

    • @margauxv25
      @margauxv25 2 года назад +3

      Lack of diversity is a con if you never see people that look like you. I try to overlook it but having everything in the same flavor day after day gets boring after awhile. This is a great city but it's a little lopsided in a few things.

    • @hectorperez-zq3uc
      @hectorperez-zq3uc Год назад

      @@libertylovin2359 man you forgot your white pointy hat, don't forget to burn some crosses on front lawns

  • @theresaellinger9396
    @theresaellinger9396 3 года назад

    How do I get your info

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      My contact info is in every video and in the description of every video 😁

  • @jdavis57
    @jdavis57 2 года назад

    Well, none of the 'cons' would stop me from moving there, if I were so inclined. I'm from So. Cal!

  • @arieljade1291
    @arieljade1291 4 года назад +4

    I live in Black Mountain/ Swannanoa

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      How long you’ve lived there?

    • @arieljade1291
      @arieljade1291 4 года назад +1

      @@livinginashevillenc my whole life, most of my family is from here too, it's really pretty out here. Love to get on the Blue Ridge Parkway and watch the sunset❤️🥰

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Yes! I want to pinch myself every time I see a view of the mountains. So fortunate for sure.

  • @josephmace766
    @josephmace766 3 года назад +7

    When I was in Asheville I seen lots of homeless people and a ton of meth addicts unfortunately. It truly is a beautiful place but people like that ruin it. I will say though I loved hanging out at the mall. Oh and I was harassed by the police a lot while in Asheville for literally no reason thought that was kinda messed up considering I wasn’t doing anything.

    • @josephmace766
      @josephmace766 3 года назад

      No worries 357 magnum drops dirty homeless people with no problems

    • @BullDog-fj4oj
      @BullDog-fj4oj 3 года назад +2

      With Democrats running the city the past 20 years did you expect a different result? Weak on crime big on hand outs. Of course losers will come flocking there..

    • @josephmace766
      @josephmace766 3 года назад

      @@BullDog-fj4oj I absolutely agree. Maybe because I’m licensed to carry is why police bothered me but other than that I had a great vacation in Asheville I don’t know that I’ll visit again but I still always tell people how beautiful Asheville is. Maybe one day Republicans will be in office but doubt that will change much but one can hope.

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Год назад

      What specifically did police say to you? And what race are you? Was your weapon visible? Just curious if you want to sgare those details. Thank you!

  • @chrisruef3201
    @chrisruef3201 2 года назад +1

    Bugsdad is right. Diversity isn't necessarily a con. The more diverse an area is, the more special interests groups develop - that increases your cost of living, and the quality of the programs become diluted / horribly implemented, especially if these programs are started in schools. This is why are educational facilities are in a downward spiral. There are plenty of ways to incorporate diversity into an individuals life without turning these areas into terrible poorly ran big cities.

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      Asheville has been a poorly run city since Leni Sitnick was elected mayor back in the early 80s…

  • @MountainwithaView
    @MountainwithaView 3 года назад

    Do you also work in Tennessee..just over the line

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      No, I don’t

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +1

      Erwin Tn is a nice quiet town. Johnson City is 15 minutes away and Bristol is about 40 minutes away. Plus you have the great little town of Jonesborough about 15 minutes away too.
      Cost of living is cheaper too.

    • @MountainwithaView
      @MountainwithaView 2 года назад

      @@Michael65429 sounds beautiful there.....lunatics up here in Massachusetts ...

  • @markfromtinder9616
    @markfromtinder9616 3 года назад +4

    who cares if a area is diverse or not? people are people.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +5

      A lot of people do

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      @@dawn8495 no, not specifically. Stop reading between lines. Or not- don’t stop, because that would be a great reason to get offended 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @thetravelingveteran7005
    @thetravelingveteran7005 Год назад

    Where are you from?

  • @Runescape.
    @Runescape. 3 года назад

    Wow what is your accent, is it Slavic? are you Ukrainian or something?

  • @scottclute7443
    @scottclute7443 2 года назад +1

    Biltmore mansion is beautiful,but expensive.

  • @schmauzer305
    @schmauzer305 3 года назад +4

    Love your t-shirt, rip rbg

  • @JeffMonkman
    @JeffMonkman 3 года назад +2

    So i chose a daycare based on skin color because i dont want my children to judge people on the color of their skin.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Thank you for your comment. If that’s what you read between the lines or choose to conclude- that’s on you👍🏻

    • @Salute_vet22
      @Salute_vet22 3 года назад +1

      If she was basing it on skin she would say she was looking for only black or white. She said diverse. Gosh

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +2

      @@Salute_vet22 Thank you

  • @victoralvelo5197
    @victoralvelo5197 4 года назад

    What about Burnsville?

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      Beautiful, gorgeous, higher elevation. You’ll see more snow there. And that’s about it. Kinda in the middle of nowhere. Not much going on otherwise

    • @victoralvelo5197
      @victoralvelo5197 4 года назад

      @kopfgeldjagar thank you. I currently work from home. Work wouldn't be an issue fir now. My biggest concerns are diversity and what does living off spring water entail.

    • @victoralvelo5197
      @victoralvelo5197 4 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc thank you sounds peaceful.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      Victor Alvelo it sure is!

    • @robbelliii
      @robbelliii 3 года назад

      X10 for lack of diversity. Strange town, they don’t like outsiders very much. I worked their for three years...commuting up from Asheville. I miss Asheville sometimes, cannot say the same for Burnsville.

  • @herbert9241
    @herbert9241 2 года назад

    Please sort out the audio balance.

  • @jonathanjones9098
    @jonathanjones9098 4 года назад +10

    Asheville is overrated cost of living is so damm high can't afford it. No good paying jobs

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      Jobs are tough here.

    • @drewbocop
      @drewbocop 3 года назад

      Jobs are booming in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle. It's also becoming a nightmare to live in and cost of living is exponentially going up.

    • @PhilWorley
      @PhilWorley 3 года назад +2

      That’s because of the good paying manufacturing jobs have left & people are struggling to pay the high rent or mortgage working low paying service jobs.

    • @drewbocop
      @drewbocop 3 года назад +4

      @@PhilWorley Tell me about it, the rent in Wake Forest has went from like 600/mo to 1300

    • @myasquad3747
      @myasquad3747 3 года назад +2

      Yep, it's entirely to expensive here and jobs don't pay worth a crap. Cost of living keeps going up but the pay doesn't. Asheville is far overrated!!

  • @alexbraswell2955
    @alexbraswell2955 3 года назад

    You're Moldovan right?

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      No I am not

    • @alexbraswell2955
      @alexbraswell2955 3 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc sorry lol i just noticed the accent and since moving here have noticed a decent population of Moldovan migrants

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      No worries. I am from Russia (Siberia), so it’s kinda close. There’s a lot of people from former USSR here.

    • @alexbraswell2955
      @alexbraswell2955 3 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc which is awesome! Ive heard asheville isn't diverse but really it is

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      @@alexbraswell2955 not racially diverse, but yeah

  • @seleldjdfmn221
    @seleldjdfmn221 4 года назад

    This is So good. What Software do you use? laters xo

  • @gasolinedreams2691
    @gasolinedreams2691 3 года назад +6

    Asheville used to be nice. Not so much, these days.

    • @rayfinkle4086
      @rayfinkle4086 3 года назад

      Why do you say that?

    • @gasolinedreams2691
      @gasolinedreams2691 3 года назад +1

      @@rayfinkle4086 many reasons but here’s a few. Pack square used to be great, it had family friendly drum circles and now it’s a homeless/ drug infested wasteland. Antifa type graffiti everywhere.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      drum circle is not in pack square

    • @gasolinedreams2691
      @gasolinedreams2691 3 года назад +2

      @@livinginashevillenc not anymore but it was there back in 2003.

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +1

      @@livinginashevillenc Haha, your lack of knowledge of the history is laughable!

  • @roderickshelton9176
    @roderickshelton9176 3 года назад +3

    My ancestors helped establish Ashville centuries ago...they were pioneers...colonists..etc..

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      so you are a native?

    • @roderickshelton9176
      @roderickshelton9176 3 года назад +1

      @@livinginashevillenc I live on Tennessee but my ancestors came through that area when the United States of America was being established. I am of scot irish heritage.The Shelton name is established throughout Virginia and Carolina.

  • @theresaellinger9396
    @theresaellinger9396 3 года назад

    I think you are a great person to talk to

  • @seabeatsmusic
    @seabeatsmusic 3 года назад

    Cut scenes and sound effects are so loud. Good video otherwise!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      It’s what you get with imovie editing 😑, and one of those older vids you cringe about 🙈🙈🙈

  • @katherinemarsh784
    @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +1

    No # 3 Not true either. Have you ever been Downtown Asheville? / Plus www.AshevilleMardiGras.org has all you are saying are cons.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Yes, I go to downtown pretty regularly. What’s not true about #3?

    • @katherinemarsh784
      @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +2

      @@livinginashevillenc There are sidewalks all around downtown Asheville

    • @katherinemarsh784
      @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +2

      There are sidewalks all through North Asheville too. :)

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      @@katherinemarsh784 true. Most people don’t live in North Asheville though.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      @@katherinemarsh784 yes, but living in downtown Asheville is basically only for very fortunate $$$

  • @bennyyegorov4409
    @bennyyegorov4409 2 года назад

    WHITE color - is the BEST PRO in my opinion- but a con) I love your city already - looking for a place to move in)

  • @shawnaaustin3396
    @shawnaaustin3396 2 года назад

    For the population, there is actually a LOT of traffic. This is mainly due to the influx of people moving in and especially the tourists. Every other license plate you see in the road is out of state. Asheville and WNC has went to hell in a handbasket! Just a few shirt years ago it was nice and tolerable There is also a big homeless population which is sad but also a big burden in the city. Today, Asheville is trashy, druggie and crime laden. People are destroying the beautiful mountains.

  • @starsturncold
    @starsturncold 2 года назад

    #1 reason to move to Asheville. ROCKYS HOT CHICKEN.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      I've never been. I know, shame on me. We drive by it every time we take kids to a playground haha

  • @spellerlittlewing
    @spellerlittlewing 2 года назад +1

    You are not from NC
    I bet

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      How could you tell, the Russian accent?

  • @suebennett9804
    @suebennett9804 2 года назад

    ITS GETTING TO BE THAT THERE ARE NO PROs TO LIVING IN ASHEVILLE

  • @BigRudy53
    @BigRudy53 3 года назад

    How's the lack of police and increase of crime going? I agree the mall is terrible and alot of thugs there.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      The mall? I think Asheville mall is the least of anyone's worries, but I could be wrong. Haven't personally felt the difference, but I'm sure other people have.

  • @wadadlidessertoasis
    @wadadlidessertoasis 4 года назад +4

    I think it is not good to say you want your son to not to see color. Rather I’d think it better to say you want him to see differences and still be respectful. Otherwise very good video.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +4

      Thank you for the feedback! My intent is of course to teach him to be respectful to everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, age, etc. I don’t want anyone to dissect my exact words but look into my intent instead.

    • @wadadlidessertoasis
      @wadadlidessertoasis 4 года назад +1

      Living in Asheville NC Sure thing! I am using this as a “teachable moment” in general. My intention wasn’t to dissect your heart, rather to bring light that those words are harmful and they do need to be examined as it permits the ignorance and the ignorant to flourish, and is a def turn off for black n brown ppl. Thank you for the communication.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Wadadli Dessert Oasis you are right and I appreciate your patience with me.

    • @KayKay-or6cd
      @KayKay-or6cd 4 года назад +1

      She did not want her son to see color. She said what she said and was very polite about it. She wanted it to be diverse.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +4

      Kay Kay it’s important for someone like us who moved here from Siberia to get to know other cultures and raise our kids to be open minded about people who don’t look like us ( whether it’s color, language or even a disability)

  • @stellarusso6226
    @stellarusso6226 3 года назад

    “We have no natural disasters.” “Your house has a good chance of flooding.”

    • @TheJaiNetwork
      @TheJaiNetwork 3 года назад +1

      Rain is not a natural disaster.. flooding from regular rain is due to poor drainage and infrastructure to accommodate homes/population. Rain will be everywhere.. well except the desert

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Thank you

    • @stellarusso6226
      @stellarusso6226 3 года назад

      @@TheJaiNetwork I should have clarified my text, it was meant to read funny. I didn’t mean it literally, it just sounded so funny. “No natural disasters~your house has a good chance of flooding”. But I should have put laugh emojis at the end of my sentence.

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +1

      @@TheJaiNetwork How long have you been here? I was born in Bat Cave in 1956 and lived here for all but 4 years. We've had several serious flooding events like the recent TS Fred. You don't consider that a natural disaster? 👎👎

    • @libertylovin2359
      @libertylovin2359 2 года назад

      @@Michael65429 And what about Hurricanes? That's a natural disaster.

  • @kennlivesey3350
    @kennlivesey3350 3 года назад

    you definitely need to improve the audio of your video. it sounds like you are talking in a closed room making it difficult to understand you.

  • @discingaround
    @discingaround 4 года назад +6

    Well...the police seem to think it's okay to flip over and destroy property at a medical station sanctioned by the city. I'd say Asheville should be avoided until those issues are resolved.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      True 😔

    • @jimmyhooks
      @jimmyhooks 4 года назад

      You tell em, man.

    • @Manuelbacon40
      @Manuelbacon40 3 года назад +2

      you mean destroying rioters supplies?? sounds more accurate

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Год назад

      What happened? Could someone explain what incident is being referred to?

  • @maggiemaja822
    @maggiemaja822 Год назад

    LOL some of your cons are pros to me ;)

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  Год назад

      Like what? I’m curious, but also I think I need to update some videos😆

  • @paullaymon5746
    @paullaymon5746 2 года назад +1

    “I did not want him to be round super white…bright population”…Baahahahah!!!!!!!!

  • @benjaminwagner8141
    @benjaminwagner8141 3 года назад

    I want to move to this area

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +1

      DON'T DO IT! PLEASE, I BEG YOU...

  • @sarahdee374
    @sarahdee374 2 года назад +2

    I live in the Asheville area, moved here 22 years ago. For the past 2-3 years we've been getting inundated with folks moving here from NYC, LA, Florida etc. They are mainly increasing and "fancyfying" housing to the standards of where they left. Especially the values which are now so high that regular working folks, think grocery clerks, restaurant servers, hotel staff etc cannot afford to live here without working 2 or 3 jobs. The funky, small town vibe is definitely leaving quickly. Parking and traffic are getting ridiculous and very frustrating. Come and visit please but DO NOT MOVE HERE!

  • @AlainTabangin
    @AlainTabangin 3 года назад +2

    Asheville is okay but I think I'll stick to bigger cities. Many people there when I go there kept looking at me and my kiddo like we were strange. Lol go to San Diego, Orange county, Olympia Washington, and LA never had that "look". Lived in Waynesville for a year for a job and the experience was hit or miss with people. I saw some blatant racist people mocking Hispanic that could not speak English well or even this lady accusing my 4 year old daughter then from stealing a candy in front of everyone to shame a kid! ( what she didn't expect was a brown man that could speak English and was willing to fight back against blatant racist targeting) but of course there was many kind folks too that made it feel less of a culture shock. One thing I couldn't stand when my kiddo was in kindergarten, the kids actually said that they would get kidnapped because she was brown! Racism is taught not born with. I even had this encounter where this cashier told me if I spoke English. So many times I was passed over for a job promotion because the person had family or because they were " local". It's not the best environment to move up in the world, I'm sure Asheville would be better but the main reason I'm heading back go the west coast is the culture is much better for my kiddo in the long run. I wanted to experience that rural life but man was it very an unpleasant experience because my color had a play into factors that should not been based on an individuals capabilities.

  • @barbarosahueissan3514
    @barbarosahueissan3514 3 года назад

    Are christains there respected or are they frowned upon?

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      It’s a southern town, so it’s a big part of the culture

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +1

      Christians used to control government here. The loonies started taking over when Lennie Sitnick was mayor back in the 80s. This transplant from Russia doesn't know what she's talking about, she's only here to capitalize on the money coming in... 👎👎

  • @mgmassey174
    @mgmassey174 3 года назад +2

    Asheville is the most corrupt place I've ever lived

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +3

      Seriously? Have you been or lived in many?

    • @mgmassey174
      @mgmassey174 3 года назад +4

      @@livinginashevillenc 20 states and two other countries.
      Look up corruption in Asheville.
      FromSheriff Bobby Medford who died in prison to Mandy Stone and Wanda Greene.
      I called the Federal auditors and the FBI on this town and county.
      Failure to report
      Investigate or prosecute rapists or pedophiles
      Rwtaliation and intimidation of witnesses to crime
      Embezzlement of funds etc
      I could go on..
      Been there done that.
      Grew up with lawyers.
      I know what I'm saying
      Look up abuse of Federal funding by doctors etc.
      White collar crime is big here.
      Citizens United SC decision used to defraud taxpayers while abusing the poor

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      I don’t doubt you know what you’re saying

    • @mgmassey174
      @mgmassey174 3 года назад +1

      @@livinginashevillenc thanks it's all out there.
      Look into FBI investigations of corruption in Buncombe county.
      I lost my 1984 240 DLVolvo for speaking out.
      Car was tampered with and worse

    • @myasquad3747
      @myasquad3747 3 года назад +2

      @@mgmassey174 you aren't lying! It is by far the most corrupt place and I moved here from south florida when I was a teen (not by choice) and I'm still waiting for my opportunity to get the hell out of this place!!

  • @hothotheat3000
    @hothotheat3000 3 года назад +3

    Biltmore is just a big ass house on a big ass property. So overrated.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +1

      ok

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      Vanderbilt got rich off the backs of locals. He, like tRump, cheated people out of their land, including 10,000 acres of my grandfather's.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      @@Michael65429 ok

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc If you did your research… 🙄

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      @@Michael65429 what’s up with 🙄

  • @tiffanymichaelia1335
    @tiffanymichaelia1335 3 года назад +7

    As a native Ashevillian, I'm incredibly offended by a lot of this video.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      What offended you?

    • @BigRudy53
      @BigRudy53 3 года назад

      Whatever dork, glad you left!

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад +4

      Amen Tiffany! Another outsider trying to force their values and opinions... 👎👎

  • @VapelifeRed
    @VapelifeRed 2 года назад +1

    I don't like white ppl as much as the next person but "super bright white ppl" is a bit much 😂

  • @cobyporschifer221
    @cobyporschifer221 3 года назад +2

    So you say everybody is very polite and kind. And then complain about the way people look ? Shame on you 👎

  • @-SANDMAN-
    @-SANDMAN- 2 года назад

    Although I understand you wanting your son to 'not see color', location will not really solve that. The closer you live to urban areas, the more he will be exposed to diversity, yes, but the more he will be exposed to the poisonous side of indoctrination of the "diversity agenda". Diversity and diversity agenda are two very different things.

  • @tedszweb5268
    @tedszweb5268 3 года назад +7

    Didn’t want your child to be around super bright kids ? WTH ?
    Great example why informed people don’t always agree that diversity is always a good thing to strive for!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      Thank you for your comment and opinion 👍🏻

    • @evastover70
      @evastover70 2 года назад +1

      I think she meant bright white like, just super white, not speaking about how smart the kids are

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      @@evastover70 yes, her bigotry is showing 👎🏻👎🏻

  • @katherinemarsh784
    @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +5

    Con #2 is not true. There is a huge LGBT Community in Asheville which is the original definition of diversity. There is also a large black community in Asheville. Maybe your neighborhood is super straight & white but not the case for almost all of Asheville. :)

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад +5

      13% of African Americans does not scream demographically diverse to me...and not just me but most people moving to the area from more diverse areas.

    • @margauxv25
      @margauxv25 3 года назад +2

      Still looking for this large black community.

    • @GinnyB8230
      @GinnyB8230 3 года назад +1

      This post is a lie. Just don't want you here.

    • @BigRudy53
      @BigRudy53 3 года назад

      Whatever LGBTQLMNOP. That's not diversity, it is more like an annoyance.

    • @katherinemarsh784
      @katherinemarsh784 3 года назад +2

      @@BigRudy53 Actually you don't know me and I don't know you but I find your comment offensive. Truthfully Being a lesbian human being, a gay man, a bisexual person or a transgender person is the Original definition of diversity. The LGBT Community created the Human Rights slogan "Embrace Diversity." You're homophobic.

  • @DmitriiZagornyi
    @DmitriiZagornyi 4 года назад

    Asheville NC is best of the best place in the World! I am from Russia and I know that I said!

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад

      Dmitrii Zagornyi you are not wrong

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +2

      Valeriy TV white law abiding citizens? White??

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  4 года назад +1

      Valeriy TV seriously? Only white people live by law and that’s why they don’t get shot? And btw, have you ever been to Asheville?

  • @garygrimmer3104
    @garygrimmer3104 4 года назад

    Crazy to put your phone number out there

  • @yuviaflorez221
    @yuviaflorez221 Год назад

    Pack of diversity is a big deal for a reason. If u don't understand why then 🤷‍♀️

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  Год назад

      Is this just w comment/observation or are you talking directly to me?
      Either way, thank you for sharing your thoughts 😁

  • @deborahelliott833
    @deborahelliott833 3 года назад

    Asheville has been invaded.

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  3 года назад

      By who and when did it start in your opinion?

    • @libertylovin2359
      @libertylovin2359 2 года назад

      @@livinginashevillenc Northerners and Floridians. Sometime around 2008.

    • @Michael65429
      @Michael65429 2 года назад

      @@libertylovin2359 The Floridiots started back in the 70s and 80s. But really, we all know they’re from up north🙄

    • @livinginashevillenc
      @livinginashevillenc  2 года назад

      @@libertylovin2359 hm really?