move out of my hometown

I have lived in a small town in upstate New York for the majority of my life. I don’t fit the social requirements to have a good time (drinking and smoking).I want to go somewhere where people get excited about things like art and books and movies. Somewhere where I don’t have bad memories from my ex or from different issues I have. Everyday I stay here feels like another piece of me rots. I know that sounds melodramtic, but hey, it’s the truth. I want to go somewhere and abandon my reputation here and start all over. I need a new place, a new lease on life, and a new independence. I don’t think at this point I care where I end up… just not here.