I live in the woods, in a place where there is a ton of farmland, next to a nearby small town.. too!
I definitely appreciate my small town. I love it here. I completely and totally understand what you're saying. I never feel home anywhere else. When people talk about hating this place, it makes me a little sad. Why hate it? It's quiet and peaceful and small and nice. They just don't appreciate it.
When I'm older, I want to move to a big city, though. I probably would feel offended if I was in a big city and people made fun of small towns. They're the best places out there.
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