[Keverw]

Interesting perspective as someone who grew up in the suburbs where you drive everywhere. I still live at home and working on a startup. I've been dreaming once I'm better financially of moving to Austin, Texas. My family is kinda against that though, as they hate cities and view them as the source of all the crime, which seems true but more people together in one area probably increases the stats too.

But I like the idea of being able to walk and explore the city! Here in the suburbs, you can just walk in circles without actually going anywhere. Not sure if Austin would be a good city or not to go carless. I guess depends on which part of the city. I know Amazon and also other apps now that deliver groceries in more popular cities too. I think though you are supposed to tip, and they charge a delivery fee too but convenience I guess. So all the apps and services is probably easier than it was a decade ago. I figured I'd probably walk to the nearest grocery for some things, order other things. Then there's Uber and Lyft... Uber never has cars where I am, Lyft doesn't seem to say as it looks like maybe but unsure when I hit the next screen. I have been wanting to go on a solo trip someday anyways so great apps when traveling but don't think they are useful here at home as doubt enough people want that here. But would be useful for a ride to the airport over an hour away so wouldn't have to bother someone for a ride early in the morning.

Not sure if I'd always want to live in a big city, but something different to try and feel like I'd probably be happier and healthier even. I love walking but walking the same thing over and over is boring.

I've been reading a lot of people are leaving the midwest and northern states for places like Florida and Texas. Warmer weather and lower taxes. Not sure why anyone would want to live where I'm from unless they have family, other commitments or funds that making moving hard. I know if you want to work at a factory, tons of jobs like that here. I know they say places like Ohio are suffering a huge brain drain. People who are young end up going to college or being offered a job somewhere else and never comes back home. I guess that's why it's called the rust belt. Not sure why anyone would want to voluntarily live here, it's like a punishment to live here. I don't see the appeal of why anyone would actually want to live here or even vacation here. Sure there's some interesting stuff but spread out so maybe if you were retired exploring the country in a RV, but if you only have a week of vacation and a limited budget flying to Orlando or Miami is more appealing to me. Maybe I'm a bit bias though since my mind has been set lately on heading south.