Hang in there Erika. Dont let all the negative responses bother you. I really dont see why you are getting all of the negative chat. You want friends who share things that are common. I doubt very seriously all of the negative people out there felt at home when they arrived. They packed up with people they were comfortable with just like everyone does. So tell em you were not asking their opinions and shut up. Apparently they think their opinions mean something. Which they dont. It dont get much better here. This country is having growing pains just like the US back in the 50's. They will find their way, but all things take time. Till then you wont have left turn lanes, timed lights, overpasses, parking,etc..............