Which one is better? I say a small town can have more advantages than a large city. Sam says that a large city has more opportunities than a small town. What do you think and why?
The choice of a large city verses a small town is a 50/50 for me. I love to shop in small stores and play in small parks. I love the slower pace of a small town. But large cities have opportunities of jobs, resources and medical support. You can find your quiet little spot in a large city. You can shop at small locally owned stores. But I do love the small town feeling. So I vote 50/50 on living in a large city and/or a small town!!! Aren't you glad that I didn't take sides?!?!? Love you and hope all is well. Best wishes for your new adventures. Give your little ones a hug for me. Love, Aunt Valerie
Jon and I are definitely small town people. The crowds in large cities make me feel anxious. It seems there is so much more traveling in order to get to the places you need in large cities too. Plus, you can usually get into a nicer home or apartment for less cost in a small town.
We were hoping to get a job in a small town this last month (which I guess hasn't worked out), and I did my research on it. As long as it had a natural food store and recycling (which it did), I was more than happy to live there!
I would suggest making a list of all the things that are important to you and your family, and then do your research on each area. Even though I say I'm a small town person, there are many small towns that wouldn't have the natural food stores that we depend on so much, especially for James' dietary needs.
On my mission I enjoyed serving in small towns because the people seemed more laid back and polite. I loved living on the north side of Oahu because there was never traffic and I felt safe walking places. Now living in Honolulu I get stuck in traffic more and I don't always feel safe when I need to get places. Luckily I live on the outskirts of town in a cute little neighborhood, so it is perfect- I get the feel of small town but with in minutes I am in a large city. As fun as it is to go to downtown Honolulu sometimes, I could never live there.
Ok, for Amanda I say... boo hoo. If I am going to be stuck in traffic I would want to be stuck in traffic in Hawaii. :)
Tyson and I are starting to need to have this conversation. Tyson would love to live somewhere that required a boat to get to the mainland to go buy groceries.
Me not so much, I need the stores I depend on in close proximity.
I do love small towns though! That is a toss up. I am with Aunt Valerie!
I agree when Jen, I wouldn't mind being stuck in traffic in Hawaii! :) I definately like small town close to large city! So many benefits to both. When I lived in Benson (population 3500 and not close to any large city) for 2.5 years it was really great how the grocery store would bag my groceries and carry them to my car. I could also walk anywhere (except to church that was 30 miles away). I loved walking to pick Ali up from school, passing the court house Jim worked at and then stopping at the park on the way home. When I lived in St. Paul I loved going to the art museum, children's museum, the science museum and the free zoo.
This isn't totally on point, but I thought I would just add this wonderful idea: I think everyone (at least all family who reads this blog) should be required to live a minimum of two years in a small central or western Minnesota (and for the real adventurous-northern) town and experience, among other things uniquely Minnesotan, a Minnesota winter, which includes at least two full weeks of negative twenty to negative thirty degree weather with wind chills often reaching negative fifty. There really is nothing quite like it. You could think of it, not only as a way of being closer to us, but as a great character building experience.
7 comments:
The choice of a large city verses a small town is a 50/50 for me. I love to shop in small stores and play in small parks. I love the slower pace of a small town. But large cities have opportunities of jobs, resources and medical support. You can find your quiet little spot in a large city. You can shop at small locally owned stores. But I do love the small town feeling. So I vote 50/50 on living in a large city and/or a small town!!! Aren't you glad that I didn't take sides?!?!?
Love you and hope all is well. Best wishes for your new adventures. Give your little ones a hug for me.
Love, Aunt Valerie
Jon and I are definitely small town people. The crowds in large cities make me feel anxious. It seems there is so much more traveling in order to get to the places you need in large cities too. Plus, you can usually get into a nicer home or apartment for less cost in a small town.
We were hoping to get a job in a small town this last month (which I guess hasn't worked out), and I did my research on it. As long as it had a natural food store and recycling (which it did), I was more than happy to live there!
I would suggest making a list of all the things that are important to you and your family, and then do your research on each area. Even though I say I'm a small town person, there are many small towns that wouldn't have the natural food stores that we depend on so much, especially for James' dietary needs.
Good luck!!
On my mission I enjoyed serving in small towns because the people seemed more laid back and polite. I loved living on the north side of Oahu because there was never traffic and I felt safe walking places. Now living in Honolulu I get stuck in traffic more and I don't always feel safe when I need to get places. Luckily I live on the outskirts of town in a cute little neighborhood, so it is perfect- I get the feel of small town but with in minutes I am in a large city. As fun as it is to go to downtown Honolulu sometimes, I could never live there.
Ok, for Amanda I say... boo hoo. If I am going to be stuck in traffic I would want to be stuck in traffic in Hawaii. :)
Tyson and I are starting to need to have this conversation. Tyson would love to live somewhere that required a boat to get to the mainland to go buy groceries.
Me not so much, I need the stores I depend on in close proximity.
I do love small towns though! That is a toss up. I am with Aunt Valerie!
I agree when Jen, I wouldn't mind being stuck in traffic in Hawaii! :) I definately like small town close to large city! So many benefits to both. When I lived in Benson (population 3500 and not close to any large city) for 2.5 years it was really great how the grocery store would bag my groceries and carry them to my car. I could also walk anywhere (except to church that was 30 miles away). I loved walking to pick Ali up from school, passing the court house Jim worked at and then stopping at the park on the way home. When I lived in St. Paul I loved going to the art museum, children's museum, the science museum and the free zoo.
Here is the next question:
Would you rather live in a cold climate or warm climate?
This isn't totally on point, but I thought I would just add this wonderful idea: I think everyone (at least all family who reads this blog) should be required to live a minimum of two years in a small central or western Minnesota (and for the real adventurous-northern) town and experience, among other things uniquely Minnesotan, a Minnesota winter, which includes at least two full weeks of negative twenty to negative thirty degree weather with wind chills often reaching negative fifty. There really is nothing quite like it. You could think of it, not only as a way of being closer to us, but as a great character building experience.
JAS
Post a Comment