Urban snobs

I have been experiencing some interesting reactions to my impending move to a suburb of Houston. Several friends have expressed concern about the increased commuting time and the distance between the erstwhile suburb and everything else that matters. I agree that it might be less likely that I will be available for a last minute social engagement but is that really the problem?

A city the size of Houston offers many diversions and opportunities to explore cultural centers such as museums, art galleries, and the like. Have I done so? Not so much. My point to these concerned individuals would be this. Maybe by moving further away I will learn to appreciate these resources more and will not take them for granted as I have done previously. Canadians are accustomed to driving long distances to get to anything so I feel that I have sufficient experience to judge what would or would not be worth the drive in.