When people ask me where I'm from and I tell them, "Great Falls, Montana," the reaction is usually something to the effect of: "Huh...interesting. I've never met anyone from Montana." Either that or: "Really? Do you know so-and-so, I think he's from Kalispell."
Yes, less than a million people live in the entire state, but that state is also the fourth largest in the country landwise...so I don't likely know your long lost relative. :)
And as much as I loved growing up in Big Sky Country, I'm definitely a city girl at heart. If you read this blog, you know how much I'm obsessed with the food and culture of San Francisco. But that's not to say I don't enjoy my time back home...especially the time with my family, and even the trips to some of my favorite bars and restaurants.