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Yeah, but as I age, I don't hope to become as slow as the old people who slow me down. I can still have a lot of spring in my step.
That's why you must take care of yourself with less chaos in life and enjoy the long peaceful times that are coming. Life will just pass you by in fast city life with tons of people in the rat race always in a hurry. I would prefer to avoid that and not get dragged into the rush hour of others always in a hurry.
That's why you must take care of yourself with less chaos in life and enjoy the long peaceful times that are coming. Life will just pass you by in fast city life with tons of people in the rat race always in a hurry. I would prefer to avoid that and not get dragged into the rush hour of others always in a hurry.
Agreed. Currently visiting Southern California specifically LA County, where I am from. So many people rushing around like crazy (like I used to do). They don't look at each other, they don't say hello all that often, they are pushy in store aisles, etc. I now live in a small town. Everything moves slower. People are more polite, friendly, take the time to talk with one another, neighbors actually know each other, drivers are more courteous.... it's just an easier simpler life, but I didn't want that when I was younger. I do now.
Wherever there is a Trader Joe's here there is congestion. Parking lot always full. Lots of traffic as the store attracts alot of people.
Not always as it's more about income demographics and other factors beyond sheer number of residents. TJ's locations in college towns (Charlottesville VA, Athens GA, Gainesville FL, Newark DE, Burlington VT, Columbia SC, Little Rock AR) while busy aren't the mob scenes depicted elsewhere. I'm sure there's more I missed as well.
I grew up in a small town. I live in a suburb of a large metro at the moment. I still miss many things about the small town life. As an adult, one of my favorite past times is taking a long weekend in a getaway small town. I collect top 10 lists of different permutations of "small town" this and that. I found a list just last week of top 10 small towns in Canada. Yes I am addicted to that. I know some places are insular to outsiders, but many are not. Many are friendly and welcoming. That is what I will seek when I am more able to break away from the rat race.
Smaller towns that have capital infusions from wealthier places are generally nicer, but they are often unaffordable at the same time for locals. They generally don't have Walmart. A good example would be Wolfeboro or Meredith, NH.
Agreed. Currently visiting Southern California specifically LA County, where I am from. So many people rushing around like crazy (like I used to do). They don't look at each other, they don't say hello all that often, they are pushy in store aisles, etc. I now live in a small town. Everything moves slower. People are more polite, friendly, take the time to talk with one another, neighbors actually know each other, drivers are more courteous.... it's just an easier simpler life, but I didn't want that when I was younger. I do now.
You are currently visiting So. CA?
Good luck and be careful driving down there.
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