Lol. Well I came up with something. It is negative but it is the way I feel about my city. I don't want to derail this topic but I also don't think it's important to make a separate thread about it. Does this sound okay without sounding too negative?
As fond as I am of my hometown of ________ the one thing I dislike is its appearance of material wealth, which detracts from the things that make it great. I have met many people who assume _____ is just a city full of rich people who drive fancy cars and live in mansions. This is an understandable judgment to make for a particular part of the city, where it is common to see teenagers driving BMWs and numerous high-class boutiques, beauty salons and country clubs. However, it is this area that people often associate with all of ______, which has much more to offer. The hiking trails, nature preserves, local restaurants and historic downtown all have a uniqueness to them that give the city its charm. It is just that this charm is hidden behind the upscale lifestyle of a small part of the city. Aside from that, I am proud of where I am from and am grateful to have been raised in ______.
I tried to put a positive spin on it but I'm not really sure what else to say. Suggestions?