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Originally posted by northexpedition
Funny, because I feel the opposite. I moved from a major city to the country, and I feel less challenged and intellectually stimulated. Not only that, but the people around me in the country seem to be really bored and not living up to their potential. I guess it depends on each person's individual situation. It's never a good idea to make blanket generalizations.
Originally posted by northexpedition
Another point I'd like to make. Since suburbia or country areas don't have a lot of walkable areas or things to do close by, then people tend to sit indoors 24/7 and veg on television and junk food to cure their boredom. Living in the city, I tended to roam around at random and go on bike rides, because there was always something interesting to be found. Most major cities have parks, if you are looking for nature. The noise argument makes no sense because a lot of apartments can be very quiet, depending on where you live.
I have done more sitting (indoors and driving in my car) and less walking since I've moved back to the country.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
I can tell you, intellectualism is hard to come by in smaller areas.
So there are less places to walk and ride your bike in the wide open country side than in a crowded city? And there is no noise in the cities becuase most apartments are 'very quiet' as opposed to what.. loud birds chrupping in the rural areas? You make no sense.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by ldyserenity
You wouldn't happen to be in Texas would you? I love my state,but there are some DUMB asses here.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by ldyserenity
You wouldn't happen to be in Texas would you? I love my state,but there are some DUMB asses here.
Originally posted by mellisamouse
I have a truck load of relatives from there, and my granmother I am staying with right now grew up in boxelder...lol...