I have heard
people talk about how they don't like Billings, Montana. This always surprises me. The little city has always been good to
me. The first time I traveled there was
for a college visit. We stayed in a
hotel halfway up the Rims (rimrocks). My
mom and I watched a storm roll in over the flatlands. The site was absolutely stunning.
When we drove in
from the west this last trip, I realized that driving by refineries isn't the
best introduction to the area. However, when
I see the "ugliness", I see jobs for the community. I see progress. I see a product that most all Montanans use
on a daily basis. I see beauty.
I also see the
majestic rimrocks. I see the way the
city has revitalized the downtown area.
I see the beautiful doors in the old district.
Sure, Billings is a modern city compared to
others in Montana. She doesn't have a
ton of old buildings. She doesn't have
majestic mountains. However, she has her
own charm. I will be going back a couple
more times this year. Shoot, I will be
going there the rest of my life. Maybe I
will even convince a few people that Billings isn't a bad place at all.
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