Friday, July 10, 2009

City Rat or Country Mouse?

Would you rather be a city rat, or a country mouse?

Firstly, let me elaborate on some of the pros and cons of being country mouse.
A country mouse, would lead a carefree life in the country side, while on the other hand, it will have a lack of resources in terms of technology. A country mouse, would benefit from the fresh air, and the beautiful scenery of the country side, it will also have a relax well paced life, where each day is just like the other. A country mouse will also tend to be healthier, from the sweat and the work a country life requires. Despite the many benefits a country life would offer, there is also the bad side.
A country mouse, will be more "sick" due to the lack of medical supplies and doctors. With the lack of schools, there will also be a lack of technology, and thus it will also loose out in the area of the virtual world, and education. With a lack of education, country mouses will also poorer due to the lack of good jobs, and therefore would not have enough money to improve their lives. They would be trapped in the vivious cycle of poverty.

Secondly, I would tell you more about the pros and cons of being a city rat.
A city rat, despite being well developed, a situation no matter how plentiful of advantages, would have its disadvantages too. In the city, life is fast paced, and city mouses are usually put under alot of stressed and pressure, to keep up. Although city mouses are advanced in the area of technology, and have well paid jobs, both technology and well paid jobs require them to sit in the office all day long and crack their brains. This, would clearly detererate their quality of health.
City life is no doupt much more convenient then country life. In the city, there is a good structure of transportation, and it would be chicken feet to get from one place to another. With the developement of phones and the internet, communication is also greatly enchanced. Eateries around the city would also leave a city rat's mind in peace, as he do not have to worry when is his next meal coming from. Also, with technology, comes proper planning and a good hygein system. Even if a city rat is to fall ill, there is always a doctor to see to it a few steps away.

Would I rather be a city rat or a country mouse?

Well, it would be the same theory of not being satisfied with what one has.
A classical example would be to peek into someone else's newspapers in the train/ bus, with a set of newspapers in ones own hands.
I would prefer to be a country mouse, and enjoy the relaxed life in the countryside.

Would you rather be a city rat, or a country mouse?

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