Are you a "day" or a "night" person?
(What are you talking about, @onceuponatime?)
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When do you feel most at home?
With pretty much of a "loner" temperament,
I usually prefer the stillness, peace and
tranquility, calmness, the laid back pace
of the night
......Toronto by night
to the harried glare,
rivalry, run around busyness,
the grasping over-competitiveness
of the day
......Toronto by day
I guess another way to put it:
Do you prefer the bustling of a big city
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or the kinder, gentler pace of a small town or village?
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This sight opens my soul to the world before me:
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Whereas trapped here:
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only makes my spirit fee like:
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And you?
When/where are you more alive?
Here?
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Or here?
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- image (1) through (8) are from pixabay.com
- @twiceuponatime kindly donated the other two images
ouzo and out,
@onceuponatime
Help me to escape the grind of city life! Upvote this post...
...especially if you decide to comment :-)
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Your upvotes keep me looking out this window:
image by @twiceuponatime
Τhere is a saying in Greece "anyone who walks at night, mud and shit steps on" for this reason i prefer the day! :PPPPP
"Got to scrape that shit right off your shoes"
xaxaxaxa... I do not walk at nights so i do not step on it :)))))
What might you be missing out on then? Wiping a little shit of your shoes may be the price to pay for some experiences :-)
xaxaxa...i prefer a bird dropping (this is considered luck) on me, it is beter than a shit of my shoes... what do you prefer? :))))
The night time
Is the right time!
Lol ... great saying.
I prefer the big city. I will pick Athens, Paris, New York etc. three seasons of the year (excluding summertime) than any small, "peaceful" little paradise. Actually, after living in Athens and places such as Paris, Birmingham, Marseilles and Pisa (alright not so big) for 17 years, coming back to my hometown has been a 15-month NIGHTMARE for me.
Ask me this question in 30 years from now and I may have changed my mind. At this point of my life though, I really look forward to move back to Athens again at some point (soon I hope).
There's no rest for the restless :-)
Bro trust me Athens is a great city (I live there ) but you ll enjoy its beauty only if you live in south coast or north.Everything else between just drives you crazy.
But since you've lived in so big cities,I assume Athens would suit you just fine since you lived here as well
Me and Athens have a long history together!!! Really long. Goes back to the mid-80s when my two older brothers moved there for studies (and work later). They first lived in Palaio Faliro and then Glyfada (from 1985 to 1992). I spent whole summers and TONSSSSS of weekends there.
Then, back in 1999 I moved there (Asklipiou and Massalias near Kolonaki) for studies and work later on. I picked the road Massalias because in Greek it means Marseilles and it's where my French grandma comes from (always fun facts with me lol). I spent in Athens on and off (excluding my military service, Masters and some Euro "adventures" in the meanwhile) a total 17 years. I left my apartment back in January of 2017. I found it in August of 1999, so this is more than 17 years actually.
My love for the historic district of Athens is bigger than life. When I go there now and see my old neighborhood and apartment I cry. No shite lol!!! I will kindly disagree with you though. For all its beauty in the South, coming from a place like Corinth and Loutraki, I was never impressed by Southern Athens; Sure it's BEAUTIFUL, but I will pick Plaka, Kolonaki, Rigillis, Thiseion, Zappeio, Dionysiou Aeropagitou and Koukaki any time. Let's just pray that Steemit makes us (and me) wealthy enough to rent a nice apartment near Acropolis somewhere ;)
A night owl that has seen the big cities and has lived in a few, but was raised in the countryside and is trying to make do with the lack of facilities that was found in the town would say:
"Tour the big cities but settle somewhere cozy, where there'no constant hustle and it's so much less noisy" ;)
Unless of course you consider annoying roosters as sound pollution :P
Although I grew up in a big city (Toronto) and have also visited a few, I have since spent most of my adult life in sometimes unbelievably remote places. I would now like to compromise somehow by living in a country home, but not too far from a reasonably large village or town. Or do I ask too much of life?
That's exactly what I've been doing the past 5 years and even though at first it was hard, I've come to believe the quality of life is incomparably better.
The key is to keep the right distances, that way you gain your valuable peace and quiet without having to sacrifice the luxuries of life in the town. I live in a small village, 4km from the nearest town and 70km away from two of the biggest cities in Greece. The mountains are about 15-20km away and so is the sea. If that's not almost perfect, then what is? :)
I'm a night person, I like calmness. But when I get bored I suddenly prefer the day. And after a while, I prefer the night again.
Also sometimes I like something in the middle, nor the day nor the night.
Wherever you go, there you are :-)
Puuuuuf... I'm everywhere! Magic! :))
A really beautiful post, inspiring and uplifting! Great choice of photography to highlight the menacing of the article, questions and content.
As for me, the peace and relative calm of villages/small places as well as wild ones nourish my spirit all the way deep down my soul, as I believe you may know.
Namaste :)
Yes! I didn't yet get in to the psychology of the "wild" places. Perhaps in an upcoming post :-)
Tons to reference from! I can't wait to see the results of THAT.
Namaste :)
Yes sir Eric sharing the same sentiment as you are. Seeing this photo will surely uplift your spirit 👏
I'm a morning person - I think the best time to explore cities is at dawn, when the streets are quiet. But i would prefer to be as far away at the city streets as possible, preferably with my walking boots and rucksack on, walking in the forest.
Just when I finally want to fall asleep, you want to go out walking LOL
I walk the middle path in everything, @onceuponatime.
Personal Peace in night and in the morning.
I create my own space wherever I live. So the city never matters. I just need the facilities and resources. :)
Only in matters of the heart I am never on the middle path. Getting there, though :) .
100% Upvoted :)
First of all ... at night. I prefer the night, especially when I have something to do and so I'm not disturbed by the agitation around me. Besides, I'm bluemoon, I like watching the night sky, the moon, the stars. I live in the largest city in my country, but fortunately my house is in a suburb, away from the agitation and crowd in the center. Thus, for me, the great city turns into my little oasis, which I leave quite rarely. I would prefer to live somewhere near the sea on an island like Thassos (it is the only one I visited) but it remains a dream that I don't think will ever happen.
Thank you! Although I consider myself Young at Heart, I often forget. You reminded me with this song. I feel much better and optimistic, thanks again!
I frankly prefer the unspoiled rural atmosphere, away from the crowds of the big city because the silence often brings peace. The pictures you share are very good, we love.
Thanks @onceuponatime
And thank you!
The evening and the village. Not quite night, but its the beginning. When all had fallen silent but not turned to darkness. The hour when nightingales sing their songs, when the stars are just lit in the sky. Then it seems to me that the whole world belongs to me, and all this beauty is created for me. Just me, beauty, peace and infinite space. This is the perfect time for my inspiration. The time when I feel my Self most clearly.
Yes!
i think I am a hybrid of the two. I tend to be a bit more of a night person though. The cities were made for the young to enjoy. I love them too. Thanks. @onceuponatime
Genghis Khan didn't see any purpose in cities. Perhaps he was on to something :-)
I definitely prefer the silence of the night and a small town.. I don't like people that much so the fewer the better.. Even better at night when even these few are asleep :P
I know exactly how you fee! People and dogs - two of my least favorite species!
Certainly I am a morning kind of person..as opposed to my other half @mariandavp who is a night person...oh well...noone is perfect!
No one is perfect????? Oh, no! How disillusioning of you to tell me. I don't think I was ready to know that yet.
I thought y knew everything..oh wait .. was it @twiceuponatime who did?
@twiceuponatime claims to know twice as much as I do! But I think that he is mostly full of hot air :-)
I like to rest in the daylight and work in the night. possibly not in the big cities chaos. :)
We are kindred spirits!
That last image by @twiceuponatime is probably the best of all.
Who would like to live in the freaking stress of a big city? I'll tell you... No one, it is just that people HAVE to live there because of their jobs...
And it is just killing you,every single second...we think that if we live in a big city we have hundreds of choices,which we do...but eventually your body and soul feels so tired ...and you end up doing nothing
Meh...a small town or village, few good friends and necessarily sea up close would be more than enough for me.
PS. I keep looking at those images with the traffic...can someone really feel alive there? It is dangerous for mental health
PS 2. Night all the way!!!
Well, some people do seem to prefer the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Just look at the comment by @tkappa above.
Hehe I was just about to reply him.
I get it....Big cities make your blood race sometimes which is good.BUT....
This
Is totally different than this...
Isn't it?
So much more to see during the day. Only stars are not in the sky, everything less is there, much nicer.
To be able to see the stars in the daytime. Now that would be something! Might even make a day person out of me LOL
I am a day and night person ;) You can say a mixture :p :D
I can say you are "mixed up"? lol
ahahaha yes a mixture, a syrup :p
I can'y say that i am a day or a night person. The cycle keeps going every day. I prefer to be in a state of "I AM".
I guess I must be in a state of "AM I?"
If you are , you are not wondering...:)
Have a nice week.
I love to do my work and chores by day. The night is my rest moment. Such beautiful view as that of Toronto at night. Will make you want to have some kind of chills at night man.
But are we more alive when we are at rest or when we are doing our chores?
Are you a "day" or a "night" person?
I am a night person
Do you prefer the bustling of a big city or the kinder, gentler pace of a small town or village?
I prefer villages.
When/where are you more alive?
More alive in Nature not in crowded cities.
We are much alike then!
That's seems great
I mean they say variety is the spice of life, so why not both!
I struggle to wake up in the mornings though, I am convinced my body clock does not agree with the 9-5 shift.
Me, that's when I like to go to sleep (as morning is starting).
The truth is, since I resigned from my Job I've become more of a day person @onceuponatime, however I still miss the calmness of the night, I'm always awake all night on steemit.
And well I would have preferred the serenity of a calm village, but I fear it may not have electricity 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Well I'm darkness phobic
When there is no electricity at night, the stars and/or moon can be so awesome!
hahsha well yeah,how about I tell you it's been raining cats and dogs here lol, haha so
I wish i could live there.
Dear @Onceuponatime, please could you tell me where this place is?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castelmezzano
Thank you so much Dear @Onceuponatime.
Castelmezzano is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is part of the club The most beautiful villages in Italy. In 2007 Castelmezzano was chosen by Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine among "The best places you've never heard of". The Telegraph included Castelmezzano among its "Italy's 19 most beautiful villages" list in 2017, defining it "one of southern Italy's most stunningly located villages".
Sir @onceuponatime,
You can call me a night man. I like to.do my work while the atmosphare is cool down. I like to work in peace.
Walking in peace is a lovely way to walk.
I love Night View...
You have good taste!
Same to you
Are you a "day" or a "night" person?
i am a night person with a touch of day but what a question sir hahaah!nice post sir
or the kinder, gentler pace of a small town or village?
ans;depneds upon my mood:P
When/where are you more alive?
Ans:in washroom i feel more alive haha:P
@onceuponatime just for fun
Fun is good!
Night
Well I can say I enjoy the stillness and loneliness of the night too but basically I enjoy being alone during the day . So can I say I’m a night person or a day person.
You can say whatever you like (and can get away with LOL)
Thank you.
That's why I like the night too!
So, WE both are the night lover ;) love you
This are awesome pictures I must confess. Well I can say I enjoy the stillness and loneliness of the night too but basically I enjoy being alone during the day . So can I say I’m a night person or a day person.
This is a rhetorical question.
But I’m a day person conclusively
Even day people have their place in this world of ours LOL
I feel more at peace doing my deals in the day. Because night is for rest.
lovely photos @onceuponatime
The night time is the right time LOL (But not for you!)
Pretty pictures @ onceuponatime Different views of each image. Your photography is really appreciated. The pictures are beautifully presented.
Why thank you!
To give us our so beautiful pictures
Haha, you picked great photos. I wanted to be in exactly the whole place. :)
If I live in a crowded city I feel better at night!
but in the holiday region and on the seashore I want the sun then. I feel good in myself wherever I may be alone. It's not just asociability, it's just related to some melancholy stuff :)
I guess I'm a human of solitude!
There is a lotto be said for solitude!
Oh yes. almost 70% of the books are written on loneliness!
@onceuponatime, Lot of opened my mind soul via your thoughtful contents. You asked me and I give my feed back.
I'm a day person. But like to be Las vegas night person.
I live currently city. But prefer to move naturalize village.
I more alive meditate locations.
Good answer.
Thanks @onceuponatime.
the night time is the rest time....the day time for the work
Sounds like you might be a bit dogmatic LOL
Don't spam the things around, just read the post, and act according to that.
I'm a midnight person. Mainly because I hate people. Kidding. It's just that nobody can see that I'm broke at midnight. Joking. I know, I'm a clown.
Aren't clowns almost always sad? But they make other people happy.
Oh no! Those are morning clowns, having to put up with everyone.
Poor fellas. However I do take pride in the fact that I make you happy with my nonsense. :P
I would rather be Night person. But currently I'm a day person. But I don't know It's be possible.
Where there is a will, there is a way!
What's a way?
Night person can be easily mind controlling cuz Night giving cool, calm and peaceful thoughts. No error while occurred that time.
I can see you might have read some Machiavelli.
I'd take the calm and peaceful feel of the night anytime over the day.
I've always felt more like myself when I'm alone and I've been effective as well.
Just like me!
@onceuponatime everyone is like you here :p lolz :p
Wow!!Amazing photography... Day and night 😍😍
Night and day.
My soul wake up at 6pm. I feel reborn when is dark.
Night makes people more intriguing, makes situations more charming and unexpected, makes life more adventurous.
You're obviously a rebel!
I am a werewolf :D
Toronto is beautiful at night. i love the view of a busy city and the calmness of the night then doesnt make the view of the day imaginable
This place I really awesome night looks
I like Night
Thank you @onceuponatime
I used to be a night person but as the years was passing by switched to day since i didn't like the hangovers ! lol
Night view of cities is looks best from day view . But if there is no electricity at night then it would be worst view , haha
I was brought up completely in a big city. So, reaching a complete level of tranquility is I guess not possible. And now even if I think of moving to a place with less disturbance, I think things will not work out. So, I just want to say that if one wants to reach peace for some time or for a while, he could take a travel to smooth and calm places..Travel it heals and helps like no other!!
Im a total nigthie, i love the moon, whenever it is full i feel like it wants to suck me in, i get lost in fascination, its amazing every single time, i also love night lights, everywhere, there is this feeling that comes in me. Lastly and especially i hate mornings, waking up in the morning annoys me lol
I actually have different views from what a day and night person is really is. Are you a day person, it actually makes me think that a person person is someone that engage in more decent things since a lot of people would be aware and will surely be known unlike night which I believe is always too secretive, day and night could never meet, it is either you are a day person who performed things in a right manner or you are night person who do things secretive enough for people to be dealing with.
This caught more attention, so dark, I believe night is characterized by more evils compared to the day.