2-28-10...CITY VERSUS COUNTRY
Are you more of a city person or a country person ? Some people are fonder of life in the city rather than the country or vice versa because of many different things. One is the pace of living; some people love a fast paced city life compared to the slower, more relaxed pace in the country. I think it is just what you are used to. After living in the country all my life when I got married I lived in several big cities. That way I can speak for both and I must still say I like the country best. Population is a factor; some people may like to live around a bunch of people where there are stores and restaurants on every corner for convenience rather than a sparsely populated one similar to the country where there is peace and quiet and no traffic noise. Another thing may be transportation; large cities tend to have public transportation that chauffeurs people throughout the city, where in the country that kind of transportation is either not needed or is not provided. These factors influence the way people make decisions on whether to live in either an urban or a rural area. The fast paced city life offers more entertainment, sports, shopping, and career opportunities than a slow, more relaxed country life.. Country life means you have the opportunity to raise much of your own food, be it from a garden or livestock. The population of an area can carry a lot of weight when it comes to choosing a place to live, whether in the city or in the country. In The countries increased cost of gasoline because of traveling farther for everyday necessities. Even though neighbors live further apart, they seem to know each other better and are always there help whenever the circumstances call for it. Living in the country has proven to be a more relaxed way of life. These factors are pace of living, population, and transportation. :As we all know, City people and Country people have a very different outlook on life. The Country outlook is one of perseverance and hardship. Its about flexibility and disappointment, debt, and a slow pace of life. Watching the seasons turn. Following life closer to nature and its hardships. The closer to nature they live, the more they can appreciate the nature of things. Compared to City people, Country people seem out of touch with modern culture. However, in general, country people have far more important context and contact with their neighbors. Elbow room changes how you think. There is a great deal of independence in Country living, but the kind that supports ones neighbors rather than necessarily blames them.
The City is way more convenient with more to offer. More opportunities, more jobs, etc. But sometimes you never even lay eyes on your neighbor let alone know and visit them. There is just more closeness in the country. More visiting and more really close friends.
You can see that I am one sided when it comes to the country and it will always win out for me. I realize that one day I may be unable to live way out here away from anyone or any way to get help. Yep I know that's coming but right now all I can hear outside is the whistling pines, a relaxing sound. I was at my Brothers one day in town and the noise from the streets just about drove me crazy. I would never get used to that. I know because I tried.
