Hmm, I've lived in a semi-rural suburban area once, but it followed the exact pattern you described. I've lived in suburbia, of course, but also lived in downtown San Jose for the better part of a year once. While no San Francisco, I could literally walk next store to a convience store. Not even twenty feet.
I have mixed feelings about this whole thing, something that warrants further contemplation. On one hand, I really like urban, city life. I enjoyed living within walking distance of a downtown area. There's a lot of life. Constant concrete got a little tiring, but no more so than the uniformity of suburbs. Space was a bit cramped, as I was in a studio at the time. I one day look forward to living in SF proper, even if just for a few years, to see if it's everything I hope it'll be.
On the other hand, a small part of me wants to move into a small hodunk town on the edge of the Sierras, close to the wilderness. Maybe when I get older.
Right now, I don't mind the suburbs. It's quiet, there's enough room on a backyard and deck for a gathering of folks for barbeques, and the cost is okay for this area. Enough to get me by while I'm in school and on a budget.
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Date: 2004-06-23 22:38 (UTC)I have mixed feelings about this whole thing, something that warrants further contemplation. On one hand, I really like urban, city life. I enjoyed living within walking distance of a downtown area. There's a lot of life. Constant concrete got a little tiring, but no more so than the uniformity of suburbs. Space was a bit cramped, as I was in a studio at the time. I one day look forward to living in SF proper, even if just for a few years, to see if it's everything I hope it'll be.
On the other hand, a small part of me wants to move into a small hodunk town on the edge of the Sierras, close to the wilderness. Maybe when I get older.
Right now, I don't mind the suburbs. It's quiet, there's enough room on a backyard and deck for a gathering of folks for barbeques, and the cost is okay for this area. Enough to get me by while I'm in school and on a budget.