We've got great restaurants, sports, water views, and it's much more affordable than living in neighboring cities like DC. 

A lot of that (almost all of it for me), involves laughing at myself, reminding myself that "I ain't all that and a bag of chips (fingersnap)."

Pollution dropped, outside litter reduces, plastic bag reduction etc.

First I mentioned how it was pretty bad how people are scared of missing one paycheck yet I've seen a lot of these members drive the latest and greatest trucks and sports cars.

I’m talking about elderly people whom make money from their barber shop, hair salon or maybe from selling sport equipment out their shop that they need to pay rent for.

Probably like 30+ trash bags. 

Caverns, waterfalls and 2 active volcanoes that provide winter sports venues are a huge draw.

I would imagine there are  people saving well over $100 / week because they can't go out and spend money on drinks/ restaurants, sports events ( $12 beer anyone?

After the apartment manager did so and they found out it was me, they tried to make my life a living hell like doing mature things like leaving dog poop bags on my front door...

If she continues to treat you with disrespect or demand unreasonable things, then show her the door.I tried to imagine a character like a sports team coach who was a coach all of the players loved, but they also knew they couldn't get away with crap with them, either, and then emulate them.