Thread: I hate living in the city.

I'm dead serious. I hate living in Indianapolis. It has nothing to do with Indy itself, just that you have 1.3 million people living in a 100 square mile area. I would have the same issues in Chicago, NYC, Evansville, Columbus any city in the US that you name. I don't think I'd have an issue living in some of the cities in mainland Europe, such as Salzberg or Vienna

I miss living in the country, when gunshots meant that the Finch's oldest son was sighting in his rifle, not that some gangster wanted some other gangster's car. I don't even live in a bad neighborhood... the worst crime we've had in 12 years was our truck getting stolen 2x, and some crazy man shooting his ex-wife. There's some gang-ridden apartments south of here, but other than that, its a nice place to live. Except that it is in the damn city.

I like having everything 15 minutes away, but it was just as nice an hour away only minus the gangs.

First, I'm from Miami and I used to travel to Indianapolis when I was young, to compete in the judo nationals when it was hosted there. I've been there 4 times and loved it every time. I remember being downtown and walking the streets at 11pm. They were clean and the tall buildings fascinating to me. It's been about 15 - 17 years ago, my last trip there.

There is a plus to being in the city and of course there are problems. I slip away to my mother's in the heart of Georgia about once a year. It's good for about a week, then I miss the pace/beat of Miami. I hate the thieves down here, our biggest problem. Our gangs are not as organized as most big cities and they stay to their areas mostly.

I had the choice in 2008 to relocate to Texas, a state I truly love. But I decided to stay here and raise my son. I was born here, this is my city; not some gang-banger's city. Whenever I hear gunshots, I think positive and smile, as I say to myself, "One less thief we have to deal with."

I miss living in the country too. I miss the fresh air, cleaner water, fly fishing for trout etc, etc, etc.
I just tell myself city living is temporary.

I escape the city as often as I can. I'm country born and bred. This big smoke stuff is not at all to my liking, even if I am on the very fringes of it.


Mick

I live about an hour from Denver... That is about as close as I want to get.

I live in the middle of Toronto, and it like any other city, can get hectic and frustrating. The traffic and population is expanding at a rate faster than the city can widen or agree to widen roads. And our current administration has just recently scrapped a transit plan that was going to be perfect for the city. I do love the fact that one night I can eat the most amazing Pho, and then the next, travel to little India for the best Masala in the city!

We have a cottage quite a bit north of Toronto. It's quiet, wooded, has a wood burning fireplace and lots of hiking trails. We try to get there as often as possible. The city definitely takes its toll. On the bright side, I only have 26 more years until I can retire!

Wow I live in a city of over 25 million , 1mil sounds ice and peaceful to me

Originally Posted by shayne

Wow I live in a city of over 25 million , 1mil sounds ice and peaceful to me

How many square meters? LOL

Very good question . We do tend to stack em like lab rats .

I love city life. There's always something going on, everything is close and you've got everything you need within 20 minutes of travel time. Out in the country is nice to visit, but if I lived there I'd go stir crazy. Keep your boonies, I'll take my concrete jungle.