Being born and raised in the south, in a small town in Virginia, I can't ever see myself living in a large city. Or even a suburb for that matter. I grew up surrounded by small town folk with hearts of gold and rolling hills as far as the eye can see. I absolutely love it here, and frankly, I don't plan on ever leaving. Here's my list of 10 reasons the city is not for me.

1. Everyone has manners.

Growing up in the South, everyone has manners. People hold the door open for you. They employ the terms "yes Ma'am" and "no Sir." I'm not willing to give up the politeness that is Southern culture.

2. Beautiful landscape.

Nature is much more beautiful than the side of any skyscraper. Isn't it just breathtaking?

3. It's Mother Nature that blinds you.

In the city, the bright lights that make up the slogan on every billboard blind you. The sun, moon, and stars blind me.

4. The tranquil sounds.

The city provides the not so tranquil sounds of people, car horns, and sirens. I get to listen to the birds chirping, dogs barking, and cows mooing. I just love cows! I think they're the cutest things!

5. Bonfires smell better than cigarettes.

Cities just smell bad to me. I much prefer the scent of fresh cut grass and a bonfire to cigarette smoke. So bad for my lungs, but I inhale so deeply, the smell of a nice fire. It instantly relaxes me.

6. Space between everything.

I don't ever have to worry about someone being able to see through my windows.

7. No traffic.

Traffic is terrible in cities! Why would any sane person want to deal with that mess? Traffic is not my friend. I think I'd rather walk than sit through this.

8. Life moves slower.

Everyone is in a rush in the big cities. Like seriously, take a moment and enjoy life. All you see is the blurring figure of someone you know walking past you in the city. If the headphones are in and there's a latte in hand you don't even exist to them at the moment. If you keep moving as fast as you are you'll miss all the wonderful things life has to offer you.

9. Cities are like over populated fish bowls.

I need my space; don't be encroaching on my bubble.

10. Peace. Need I say more?

Such beautiful views exist atop a mountain.

Having visited NYC, the biggest city of all, I will say I can handle it for a few days. Like literally 3 days. I had a ton of fun with my best friends since preschool and my cousins, but certain things that happened while there, would never happen in my small town. A cabby would not almost run my cousin over and make me go all Miss Congeniality on him and a man hiding in a shopping cart would not have jumped out and screamed at me. That's how people get hurt.