I wouldn't trade the city life for anything. So much stuff to do and see and to be apart of. I don't know why everyone hates it, especially the gangs and stuff. Maybe it's different where you're from. I'm not afraid to drive/walk anywhere, I've never been messed with (probably because i'm 6'4 170 lbs but still).

I mean, the city is great, as long as you're confident you can go pretty much anywhere, just don't be smug, just be nice and don't fear people.