Crystal and I been talking about where we want to buy a house at. The more we consider Westchester, the more we find out how much we love/hate it. Here’s our current thoughts:
Dirty South = NO.
Florida = She likes but I hate the heat. I love Disney land. Some NYers there. She has family
West Coast (Cali) = She likes it but only visited once. I don’t like snakes/scorpions/anything else that can kill a man. I hate the heat. I am pro East Cost
Mid West = Absolutely not
NE = CT is doable but it’s the same as NY where you pay a ton for little
That leaves basically the western coast above NC. Virginia seems doable but Washington traffic is a concern. I like the idea that it’s got some north and a bit of south to it. I really enjoy the History and some of its diversity. But, again, I am an outsider looking in. I can just about work anywhere but I’d probably live on the outside of a major city. Crystal would prefer a bigger city given her profession.
I think the Carolinas are amazing. Virginia is pretty much the same deal. I have family there/vacation there pretty frequently. Cost of living is either pricey, or wicked cheap. Depending on where you are obviously. But Shawn you probably pay the same living where you are.
Florida sucks. Wicked humid. Huge bugs that kill you, etc. Old people drive me nuts. Tourists drive me nuts. Eff that.
Midwest has shitty winters, it’s boring and flat, or too many mountains.
Aside from the winters being stupid, I would suggest Maine. Housing is wicked cheap, nice view of the ocean (though you can never swim in it without getting hypothermia).
honestly, why not consider moving to another country ? its not as bad/impossible as you think and maybe turn out for the better
as far as i know you are heavily into IT and shit, so u can land a pretty nasty job in england, and england is no joke… the place is very VERy nice… and you would have no languages to learn !
and everyone is so soft ahaha and the police suck ass if your a fast driver its possible to get away, sorta , well idk the speed cameras now nvm…
I love Virginia. Milder winters than we have. Beautiful old houses. OCEAN!!! And mountains and lakes. Depending on what you’re into, it’s pretty much got everything. Good population, not too many rednecks. I would say it’s a good place to be. I always loved it there. Southern hospitality minus the “dirty south”.
We’ve debated going back to Italy but it’s a drastic change and we still have family here. For me, it’s not a big deal but she is a licensed attorney based on US laws. :lol
