Post by akraus2015 on Apr 30, 2015 16:11:41 GMT -5
Not to beat a dead horse, but I'm sitting in traffic right now with the windows down and the person in front of me is smoking. I'm VERY glad there are laws in place that prohibit me from being exposed to this all day.
I'm not big on lots of people or big crowds, but something about the city just agrees with me. I love being outside among the people but not "with" them. I also love all the chaos outside and then just walking inside my door to my own little piece of the action, but a quiet place that's all my own. I love knowing if I walk outside at any time of day or night there are people out there waiting to talk to me, take me places, or sell me food. There's something comforting about it.
But then I walk down the street and five idiot girls are walking abreast on the sidewalk and I want to scream at them all. Or two guys try to shove on the bus while I'm getting off. Or cars run red lights and try to hit me while I cross a major intersection. Or, y'know, parking tickets.
Post by diamondsndaisies on Apr 30, 2015 16:30:37 GMT -5
I used to live in a town of 25,000 people when I was married to my ex-h and I HATED it. When we separated, I moved home, which is a town of 300 people. I could never live in a town that big again. In fact, if I had it my way, I would live on a farm again.
I used to live in a town of 25,000 people when I was married to my ex-h and I HATED it. When we separated, I moved home, which is a town of 300 people. I could never live in a town that big again. In fact, if I had it my way, I would live on a farm again.
I grew up in a town of about 40,000 people and currently live in a town with less then 5,000. It's so quiet! I actually really like it though. You're not right on top of your neighbors but I'm still close to anything I could possibly need.
My grandmother and step-grandfather live in a town where the closest place to get bread or milk is over a half hour away, and the closest real grocery store is over an hour. I could not handle that at all.
In a totally selfish and non-health related note - I am very happy our state went no-smoking for all businesses because now my nice winter coat doesn't need to be washed and sterilized after a night at the bars.
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I used to live in a town of 25,000 people when I was married to my ex-h and I HATED it. When we separated, I moved home, which is a town of 300 people. I could never live in a town that big again. In fact, if I had it my way, I would live on a farm again.
I grew up in a town of about 40,000 people and currently live in a town with less then 5,000. It's so quiet! I actually really like it though. You're not right on top of your neighbors but I'm still close to anything I could possibly need.
My grandmother and step-grandfather live in a town where the closest place to get bread or milk is over a half hour away, and the closest real grocery store is over an hour. I could not handle that at all.
I almost prefer it that way. Granted, we have a very small, basic needs store in town but for anything besides that, we have to drive at least 30 minutes to get to a real store. I am forced to make lists and purchase only what I need.
I hated going to the store every day because I would always forget something and then have to go back.
I hate hanging out in large groups of people, but don't mind busy subway stations. What I've always loved is being able to be by yourself, without ever feeling alone. In fact, Union square (NYC) is my favorite place to do this.
I've said the exact same thing about being in downtown Chicago. I love the feeling of walking to the train station with hundreds/thousands of other people without having the need to talk to any of them.
I hate hanging out in large groups of people, but don't mind busy subway stations. What I've always loved is being able to be by yourself, without ever feeling alone. In fact, Union square (NYC) is my favorite place to do this.
I've said the exact same thing about being in downtown Chicago. I love the feeling of walking to the train station with hundreds/thousands of other people without having the need to talk to any of them.
I think you're my soulmate. Just don't stand to close to me. Or try to speak to me.
Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Apr 30, 2015 17:04:49 GMT -5
The only big city I have experience with is Chicago. I love visiting, but I wouldn't want to live there on a regular basis.
My list:
Pros: food, Mariano's (I know this is outside of the city in some places), always a show or a festival going on somewhere, easy public transportation, cheap sunglasses (lol)
Cons: sewer smell, traffic, COL, noise, and I probably wouldn't have a yard to myself
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I've said the exact same thing about being in downtown Chicago. I love the feeling of walking to the train station with hundreds/thousands of other people without having the need to talk to any of them.
I think you're my soulmate. Just don't stand to close to me. Or try to speak to me.
See, there's always one that wants to chat.
But that's why I bring DH and he will chat with them and they will both leave me the hell alone.
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