Move to a small town

Small towns have their drawbacks: people are usually set in their ways. They all stick together. It’s hard to find friends because all the groups are already formed. It’s also hard to find groceries, services, etc, that you had in the city. There’s not a lot to do unless you travel to another town; smaller towns usually don’t have bowling alleys or movie theaters. Everyone isn’t friendly and happy. Everyone will not know your name! (Some) small towns are good hiding places for pedophiles, drug users (especially meth), and generally creepy people.

On a more positive note…It’s easier to relax; you can grocery shop in sweat pants and sunglasses. The video store clerks will get to know your name. Competition is cut in half, compared to larger cities. The air is cleaner. Elderly people are really nice in small towns, for some reason. You can let your kids go for a bike ride and feel confident that they’ll be okay.

There are exceptions to every rule. This is just what I’ve found. Overall, I like smaller towns that are near medium cities. You get the best of both worlds!

I did my 9 week practicum for teaching in Hinton, Alberta, which is technically a large town. But… I LIVED in Entrance, which is a hamlet of 19 people, respectivally. So I came somewhere near the middle, for a little while. And I loved it! The scenery there is amazing. Now, if only I get to move somewhere permanently…

I’ve mostly lived in big cities but I’ve always wanted to live in a small town. I’ve always wanted to live in a small town in Oklahoma. I have no idea why I feel drawn to OK – I’ve only been through the state twice…once when driving down to Texas to visit a friend – and once coming back from Texas from visiting same friend. I only spent one night in a hotel – in a tiny town that was full of men working construction, belching, partying all night and missing most of their teeth. That was my experience in Perry, OK. And I stopped in Oklahoma City to get gas and McDonald’s.

I’ve always had a dream of living in a very small town – with a Main Street lined with little shops and a grocery store that will extend credit to you based on your name. Don’t get me wrong – there HAS to be a bigger city the conveniences of a large city within 50 miles. But I want to live in a small house on a plot of land – with the nearest neighbor over the hill. I want to drive an old beat-up pick up truck.

Maybe my lack of connection to Oklahoma is why I want to move there…the chance to completely start over in a totally different environment. All I know is that it sounds like heaven!

I have lived in big cities all my life, and have this fantasy that I will find a small town where I can feel part of the community. Just like Everwood! SIGH. I have no idea to find one! The US is a big place and I don’t even know where to start – except the SW states and CA are out due to their water issues. I want to find a safe place to live – meaning that global warming may not affect it as severely as places that will be really affected (like the east coast and the hurricane thing…).

I want to find a small town where the people are kind and friendly. Where people take the time to know one another. Where we help each other out through the tough times and the big city judging and meanness is not welcomed!!!!

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