11 Things That Surprise You When You Move From The City To A Small Town | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

11 Things That Surprise You When You Move From The City To A Small Town

Everything is so far away!

63
11 Things That Surprise You When You Move From The City To A Small Town

1. The Nearest Mall Is In The Next State Over

At least there's online shopping, right?

2. There Is No Airport Nearby

When you're from the city, you are used to being able to hop in a cab and get to the airport in no time. When you move to a small town, any trip requires a lot of planning ahead because of the amount of time it will take to get to the nearest airport, or train station for that matter.

3. Everything Is Really Far Away

The nearest grocery store is 10 miles away, but that's okay because...

4. The Speed Limit Is Really High

The first time you drive on the highway, you'll be going 65 mph and you'll be confused as to why people are passing you. Then you'll see a sign that the speed limit is 70 mph and you'll think "can my car even go that fast...?"

5. There Is Absolutely No Traffic

Every once in a while, you will overhear some locals complaining about the crowd at the movie theater, or the line at the grocery store, or how long it took them to drive because of the traffic. You will just laugh to yourself because you know they have never seen real traffic in their lives.

6. There Is No Public Transportation

At first you think that this might be the end of the world. What are you going to do when you go out at night? There's no Uber? No buses? No taxis? But then you realize it doesn't matter because...

7. There Are No Bars

When you first move to a small town, it is really difficult to learn how to socialize. Most of the social activities you would find in the city don't exist in small towns. There aren't many bars, there are no clubs, no concerts. It may seem like there is nothing to do, but trust me, the real fun goes on in small towns. You just have to find it.

8. Everyone Knows One Another

The minute you arrive, everyone is asking who you are, where you came from, what you're doing in the small town, and how you got there. People aren't used to new faces so you stick out like a sore thumb. Get ready to be the center of attention for a while.

9. Everyone Is Friendly

Small towns welcome you into their world with open arms. Everyone includes you in their plans and offers you food. You can't even make it through the grocery store without stopping for a 20 minute conversation. In cities, you're generally used to being ignored.

10. There Are No Streetlights

The first time you go driving at night in a rural area, you will feel like you are blind. You may have thought you were scared of the dark before, but you never truly experienced the dark until it is night in the country. But on the plus side...

11. You Can Actually See The Stars!


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

198140
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

19603
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

461450
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

28626
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments