Born and raised a small town girl, I find trips to big cities exciting and full of life. It is funny, though, because I tend to think differently when I am looking around and observing the bustle of a city.
In a small town, we know everyone and we know everything that is going around us at all times. The only time the open fields look different is when the corn is growing or the snow is falling. Other than that, our scenery is the same. We most likely know everyone at the gas station at any given time. If we do not know them personally, we know of them.
This past weekend in Philadelphia, I really realized that city life is a stark contrast to my lifestyle.
20. Nameless faces
The weirdest part about being in a big city is not knowing every face that passes. I am used to at least half-knowing everyone I come into contact with every day.
19. So many options, so little time
Do you want pizza? A breakfast sandwich? Mexican food? Chinese? You name it, it is most likely within three blocks from where you are currently standing. Mind blowing.
18. My feet hurt… Yup, still hurt… Hey, my feet are going to fall off. Are we there yet?
In rural areas, we drive at least 15 or 20 minutes to wherever we want to go. In the city, you walk. You walk to public transportation. You walk down the block. Hope you have comfortable shoes.
17. Subways are one big question mark.
Maps do not help. They are just one big blob of nothing that no one can understand. Look it up on your phone? NOPE because, interestingly enough, there is no cell service under the ground.
16. Probably should not have touched that.
Hand sanitizer is your best friend. People are gross and dirty and germ-y, so it is in your best interest to refrain from touching the pole by the crosswalk.
15. Dogs DO NOT belong in the city.
Seeing dogs going for walks in the city makes me sad, especially when they are with a dog walker. Dogs deserve to run around in the fresh air and poop wherever they damn well please. Let those puppies run.
14. Buddy system. Buddy system. Buddy system.
I said earlier that people are gross, dirty and germ-y. Well, I would like to add “crazy” to that list. Have you ever seen Law & Order: Special Victims Unit? I have, and I am not walking anywhere without a buddy.
13. I have to look nice in case I see a celebrity and need to take a pic.
I am convinced that one of the main reasons people always look super stylish in the city is because of the slight chance they run into a celebrity. I mean that is my motivation at least. I cannot run into future husband Ryan Gosling makeup-less, ya know?
12. Why all the honking? All. The. Time.
Here are four valid questions regarding the incessant honking: Why are you honking at three in the morning outside of my hotel room? What does that accomplish? Who are you honking at? Is it necessary?
11. Need to cross the street. Do not want to die.
These drivers do whatever they want to get to where they need to be. I get you have to be aggressive sometimes, but I have to cross the street and there is no guarantee I will not die while doing so.
