I've looked at living outside of the city and some stuff bothered me. Some stuff bothered me when I used to spend summers out at the family cabin. Here's a summary of what I've heard around in my neck of the woods:
- Not being able to just hop out of the house and finding something open. Mind you I grew up in the boonies and it WAS NOT downtown life. I lived in an area that was just south of our downtown, a lively artsy 24/7 area and I really enjoyed knowing that someone was always up and about. At first it irriated me. I never did get used to the constant sound of traffic though.
- Darkness (awesome, but freaks many pple out).
- Having to walk farther to dump your garbage or recycling or having to get your mail.
- Can't pick stuff up like groceries as easily.
- More likely to encounter mud/sand = messy.
- Easier to get snowed in. Where i am the out of towners hate the 'white out' conditions during the winter that spring up from time to time.
- Some complain that there are more bugs out there to get you!
- Taxis may not want to come and get you. Delivery food guys may not be as impressed (unless there is a local place).
Ummm yeah. Hope someone writes something!
