There are multiple areas where one can live -- from concrete jungles to farmland, and everything in between. Many characteristics define these unique places we call home. A lot of us know what it's like to live in a small, rural area. For those who don't, here's what it is like to live in the middle of nowhere, in a tiny town.
1. No one has ever heard of where you're from, so when people ask, you automatically list the next closest major city or town.
2. There may be only one or two stoplights in the entire town.
3. If you want to go to the mall, you have to drive at least half an hour to get there.
4. Everyone knows everyone -- good luck going to ShopRite without seeing your best friend's cousin's neighbor.
5. There's not too much to do for fun, and you may find yourself frequently doing the same things or going to the same places.
6. When coming home from college, you forget how limited your options are.
7. "Sorry I'm late for work."
8. The scenery doesn't vary too much.
9. The headlines can be... unique.
10. When visitors drive through your town, if they blink twice, they'll miss it.
11. There are one or two restaurants where you can find the entire town eating on the weekends.
12. A new kid in school was the most interesting thing that happened all year.
13. The neverending silence doesn't phase you -- and you'll never fall asleep to the sound of sirens.
You love silence.
14. You love going to the city -- but only for the day.
Thinking of living there scares you and makes you want to cry a little.
15. There is a truly amazing sense of community.
