Small town girl

It's funny, I've lived in a small town all my life and yet I am still baffled by small town mentality. I came from a small Northwestern Ontario (NWO) town and even though I was a dreamer and wanted out, people I knew from school etc, stayed behind. Tell me, why is it that people from small towns find it hard to leave and go out into the world? Granted, not all people are like that but it is curious is it not? My friends from HS are still there with jobs at the grocery or movie store, and if they do go away to school, they always come back and get jobs in their hometown. Some as teachers others as mill workers. 

My mother said it was the same small town mentality: they stick with what they know. She said this to me after my so-called BFF ditched me to be with her cousins who she sees EVER DAY. In truth, we haven't been best friends in about 4 years though she still believes it. I just believe the whole world can be your oyster and it's there for the taking. Yes, I understand that money is sometimes the issue but I believe one must go out anyway and work your way up and life will happen. Maybe it's me, maybe I'm biased but life is too short not explore and travel and see the world. Live, love, laugh and learn is my mantra....or one of them, so get out of that small town and explore!! Same to all you city people. Get away from the concrete jungle and see the way other people live - get out of the bars and clubs and go see something cultural, OK? 

Peace