which do you prefer.. living in a rural area or in urban?

Philippines
August 30, 2010 9:38pm CST
There are a lot of changes now a days... most especially in the city... There are a lot of tall buildings with different structures and designs, establishments and amusements that most people now a days prefers to stay and live in urban areas.. and at the same time there are lot of job opportunities for every one... On the other hand there are still people who prefer living in rural areas... They are those people who want's simple living and are away from pollution both air and noise... I myself loves to stay in rural areas because i really love the nature it really refreshes and calms me all the time... How bout you.. which do you belong? are you an urban or a rural dude?
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@urbandekay (18278)
19 Sep 10
Despite my pseudonym I prefer rural life all the best urban
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
i prefer to live in urban areas since its more convenient,,, ^^
• United States
31 Aug 10
all my life i have lived in big cities now i am in an extremely rural area and i hate it .It is boring the most interesting thing to do here is to watch the grass grow i feel i am stagnating here and cant wait to get away!
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
31 Aug 10
It seems to me that most younger people tend to thrive in the cities, where they have lots of entertainment choices and things to do, close to work, close to their friends. I think the majority of older people prefer the calmness of more rural areas rather than the hustle and bustle of the cities. I, myself, live in a small city...very small, and I would love nothing more than to find a house in a more rural area.
@aurorastorm (1131)
• United States
31 Aug 10
I lived in a more suburban area for most of my life. The last 5 years or so I have now lived in a more rural area. At first it was hard for this city girl to enjoy the slower pace, but now I love it. The sky is more blue, can see the stars at night. I do not hear any traffic ever. The most noise is just people mowing their lawns. The other thing I like about living in the "country" is that people seem to be a lot nicer.
• China
31 Aug 10
i wanna live in the city when i'm young and live in the rural areas when i get older or retire from my work. Coz living in the city provides a lot of opportunity for me and can keep up with the modern society. When i get older and just wanna enjoy my life, i would like to go to rural places to spend my time there.
@urbandekay (18278)
31 Aug 10
Rural for me, the quality of life is better all the best urban
• India
31 Aug 10
Here in our country all the opprtunities are centralized in urban areas. There is hardly anything one educated person can do in rural areas unles one is employed in government or public sector. That is the reason I am in city, otherwise I would prefer living in rural place provide it should have minimum amenities. At the same time I like to mention that urban areas have their pluses also.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
I was born and raised in the city area. I am quite accustomed to the city life and have been working in the city. But I surely would want to have a property in the rural area. Perhaps when the time comes when I am retiring, that would be the time that I will perhaps fulfill my dream. I love nature, I love the sound of birds, the sound of water flowing, the sound of the sea as it rushes to the shore... Its peaceful and quite. Unlike in the city where you hear a lot of noise. But considering that present work, then I will just have to live with that as of now.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
I had experienced to live both in urban and rural area. In my experience, if you are the type of an outgoing person, you must have enjoyed the life in the city. I also proven that yes, opportunities in city is endless, if you're not the choosy oone. When I was in a rural areas, I found it boring there. More of jobs especially for a low income level are mostly agriculture related, but undoubtedly will enjoy the clean and fresh air, enjoy the fresh food. Food actually would not a problem, you can have your own garden for vegetables and fruits. All these can be also an exercise for our body. Having experienced both, I realized that living in rural area is better for me. Less pollution, less temptation to vices, and will sure to have a healthy living. But I'm referring to the real rural area, because there are rural areas that has turned to city nowadays brought about by new technologies.
@Shinyqiu (119)
• China
31 Aug 10
When i was young like right now,i prefer staying in urban because where has amount of job opportunities to make my life better. When i was old in time of retire,i prefer coming back to rural area to urban.because i thinnk the formmer are properly for us to live our ageness life. we cab breath more fresh air,view evergreen sight,get way from the pollution everiment and the noisy public.
@saidah (6)
• China
31 Aug 10
when i am till a young man a prefer living at urban areas ,because living at the urban areas you will face the high stress and living a fast life ,i think it;s very good for young people to live under some stress ,and they can take advantege of they passion ,when i am growing old i prefer living at rural areas ,rural is a good place for old people ,you can breath fresh air and live close to the nature and live a healtheir life ,
• India
31 Aug 10
I would prefer to be in urban place because there are all the facilities like proper transport, communication systems etc, however there are some disadvantages of living in urban areas like pollution, population, but it's ok. Urban places are much better.
• Taiwan
31 Aug 10
now i can't live in a rural area cause i need to study and then work but when i'll retired i can come i live in a rural area and have some quiet time with nature and green views
@Galena (9110)
31 Aug 10
I prefer rural areas. wildlife and nature are better than shops and nightclubs. I can get to shops when I need to, but I come home to real life and the beauty of nature.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
31 Aug 10
I prefer to live in the countryside. Now I live in the countryside. In the rural atmosphere is more comfortable, cool, and calm
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
I would like to live in the country side. Looking at tall buildings and having different things around you is also a good thing but living in the countryside for me is much more peaceful. I after of the peace rather than the fun we can have at malls, bars and other places.
• Singapore
31 Aug 10
I live in urban areas. Actually, I think it's pretty much of a tradeoff either living in urban or rural areas. While you may enjoy the natural scenery, quietness and simplicity of life in rural areas, it may not be convenient to get to the basic facilities such as hospitals, markets, schools, etc. For most rural areas, electricity, water supplies and even wireless network may pose problems as well. Therefore, I think it's better to be living permanently in urban areas while having vacations to rural areas to get away from hectic city life.
@ynahh1 (454)
31 Aug 10
I prefer to lived in rural areas,only if we appreciate the things that we have in this places.The fact that modernization are found in urban areas its better for me to stay in rural area.The place where fresh air and products are found/We have the saying that you will only appreciate your childhood if you experience to play in the fields and lake.
@romania2 (237)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
I absolutely love living in an urban area. I don't care about the pollution, traffic, overpopulation, not even crime... I just like the promise of excitement everyday. In an urban area, there are so many places to visit and explore - there is always something new happening! I also like the convenience of living in a city. Wi-fi, proper cellphone signal, gas stations, convenience stores - all of these matter to me somewhat. Most importantly, I like that I have ready choices in a city. (Instant gratification, anyone?) If I live in a city, I will never be stuck hoping for Italian food on some hill in the middle of nowhere. Unless I'm in Italy, of course. I realize that living in a city can be overwhelming, tiring, and full of clutter. But I like that. I'm sure, as I grow older, I will slowly want to live in a rural area. I think I'll just be too tired of the city.