Hey olds, question
I'm from a 50-something-k town, moved to bigger cities in my early 20s.
Right now, I can't imagine getting away from the convenience and variety of a big city. But being home at Christmas also made me miss the region where I'm from, nature and everything. More relaxed, in a lot of ways.
Anyone move back to a smaller city as they got older? Do you get tired of how busy it is at some point? Or am I doomed to be a less Tabris-y version of Tabris?
Could've wrote this word for word myself, and heck I probably have.
I grew up in a small town, pop about 10k, hours away from any other town and moved to Toronto back in 2006 to experience city life.
When I'm home for Christmas, like right now, I definitely wonder what I'm doing in life, I know Toronto isn't for me, but when I'm home, I'm not sure this is where I want to be either.
I'm certainly much more suited for a healthy balance of both. Was down to the cabin for a couple nights earlier this week, and while I cherished every minute down there, it was good to be back home too. Wish I had stopped on the ride back to get some great vista photos of my hometown and the mountains.
I think it's natural to want change, I suppose for me I realize I wouldn't want to raise a family in Toronto, and I can't afford to live downtown, nor would I want to since I need greenery and I get claustrophobic down there.. so why am I there in a bit city? I like the convenience like you said, but I'm tired of the hustle and bustle.