Seriously - Are you happy where you live?

[DocRafiki]

On a scale of 1-10, I give it an 8. I would rate it higher if I were older with kids and had lived in a few of the places that I want to live in before I die. So, it gets points off for not being as exciting as NYC or London, but I know I wouldn't want to live in those places forever, either. It also gets points off for all those special things about New Orleans that you don't find here.

As far as my location in Orlando, I'm not crazy about it. I'd rather live in Winter Park or downtown.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Yes, seriously... I am happy where I live.
But then I've lived here (or in areas much like where I live now- small town rural Texas) all my life- so that might be why.

Now ask me again mid-summer and I might say something different. Couple months there in the summer I don't feel particularly happy with where I live. But then I get over it the rest of the year. LOL

I think the only places I would EVER move to would be somewhere in Ca or Florida.... I doubt I'll ever move, but if I had to say where I'd move if I did- it would probably be somewhere in Florida. (Ca a distant second choice) -but that's it. Probably mostly because of the weather... I think I'd have a hard time living somewhere where they have actual winters with like snow for months and stuff. LOL 2 weeks visiting relatives with snow the entire time is enough for me... couldn't live there. Nope.

 

[Planogirl]

I can't imagine ever leaving Texas but I don't really care for north Texas that much. I prefer trees and I miss all of the festivals and events around the Houston area. I also love the history and stuff to do around Austin and San Antonio.

If I had to move elsewhere, San Diego would be nice but we'd need big incomes. I also love the Ozarks but it would be hard to find any kind of work in that area.

 

[tiggerlover]

Do I have a happy life, yes. Do I enjoy Italy, yes. Do I like living here, not really, but I make the best of it. It isn't that I hate it here, I just miss family, friends, and the american way of life. We will be moving this summer and then 6 months later we will be retiring and looking for a new place to settle....where that is we haven't yet decided.

 

[ScarlettO]

I live in a great College Town, close enough to a couple of large cities to get some added culture.

But I find it amusing that folks think because they have a great vavation at WDW, that Orlando is a "mecca" of some sort. If I ever moved to Florida, Orlando would be at the bottom of the list of places to live....too much traffic and tourists.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I love where I live! It is an outer ring suburb (acerage) of a large metro area that has lots of arts, entertainment and shopping. We have 4 seasons (could stand a little less winter), and nice friendly people.

The only thing I would like is to live somewhere warm over January and February. As for Florida....if it wasn't for Disney I would have little interest in visiting there and I certainly would not live there! I could live in Hawaii, but it is too far from the real world! Yep, I consider Hawaii a fantasy! One I like to indulge in every few years! I think it might be time to start planning another one of those fantasies!

 

[Alice42]

I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago and don't really like it all that much. Too much traffic, congestion, and the weather is extremely unpredictable. My DH and I would love to move to the Pacific NW area in a few years.

 

[Kimickey]

It's no so much that I hate where I live. I just tired of where I live. DH loves it here in the nations capital, but that is because he's from Boston. I'm ready to move to FL and it does not have to be Orlando. I would love to live in the Tampa area, or somewhere close to a beach. DH is liking the idea more and more as we talk about it more and more. Keep your fingers crossed for me, if we decide to move it could be as soon as 2005!

 

[helenabear]

Truthfully the only real problem with where I live is the winter (I hate snow... not the cold, only the snow) and lack of good water near by. I love the town I live in and I love a lot about Ohio, but there is something in my blood that pulls me towards the south and the beaches down there. I had some family with that same feel inside so must be in the genes Maybe some day I will make it south... in the mean time I'll suck it up in the winters and enjoy it here

 

[Desiree]

I'd have to say yes and no also.

I'd totally miss all the LSU games here and the way of life. But at the same time, there is really nothing to do here other than go to the games or to a movie.

My ideal move would be to Tampa. I dont know if I could convince Chris of that though, moving from one hot state to another. I think his ideal move would be to Alaska!

 

[Jeafl]

I LOVE where I live. I love my house so much I told my husband to just bury me in the backyard when the time comes!

I love living close enough to Chicago to take advantages of the museums, theaters, restaurants, beaches, etc. Yet living in the suburbs we have an excellent school district, wonderful neighbors and tons of close-by shopping. Within 5 minutes of my house I have 3 major grocery stores, a Target, Walmart, Kmart, Kohls, Sears, and lots of small boutique-style stores. Less than a mile from my house is a "downtown" area with a train station, barber shops, many antique stores and other specialty shops including an old fashioned candy store and ice cream shop.

I also like having 4 distinct seasons, although every year at this time I get completely sick of winter. I love coats and winter clothes in general, so I could never live in a hot climate.

 

[Lewski709]

No not happy. Trying to get a job in Fl, then move the family.

 

[BWVDenise]

Beth, I remember when you bought that house and how excited you were. I'm sorry it didn't work out!

I not UNhappy, but I would like to move someplace warmer in the future (doesn't have to be FL, but just someplace south of here). Since DH works for the state, we won't be going anywhere for another 9 years or so. And at that point, we'll have 2 kids in high school so it might be a really bad time to move. Oh, bother! SOME day I might get out of NJ!!

 

[GoofItUp]

I truly couldn't imagine leaving Texas. There is so much here...rolling plains to coastal areas to piney woods. I truly think it's a beautiful state. Being centrally located, I have 3 airports within a few hours which makes traveling great since I can price all 3 to see which is cheaper. I live outside a relatively small 'city', and while DH and I don't really like neighbors (I grew up on a 200+ acre farm, he grew up on a 2,000+ acre farm!) we still have over an acre which makes for a nice, big yard. There is a horse pasture behind us, so we can sit on our back porch and watch the horses rather than look at somebody's privacy fence. People here are extremely friendly and kind for the most part. We are within a couple of hours from ALL of my family, and can make it to see ALL of DH's family within 4 hours. While I do love to travel and see other places, I don't want to live anywhere but right here.

 

[FINFAN]

This thread has made me sit back and reflect....while my preference is a tropical setting, I do need to look at what I DO have in my life/place I live. MY DB AND SIL! They are my best friends and home is where they are, however , they'll probably move in the next few years-- Safety, plenty of entertainment/recreation in Chicago(I can't afford to take advantage of it routinely , but that's not the areas fault ) my CUBBIES! 2 major airports for those necessary get aways, great public transportation, overall good schools, (however our $6,000 taxes are the reason why) every store you can think of is within a 10 minute drive, traditionaly jobs were always available, great hospitals and culture....however, I am not one to have reached my final days and have only lived in one place. I think that will be a major regret. I do have to keep in mind tho that this is my kids "home" and even tho I feel like this is just temporary(ummmm, It's been 41 years now ) it is not quite fair for me to uproot them over selfish reasons.DD is just like me tho...now she begs DH daily to move to FL and she plans on attending college there. I am horrible to live with in the winter tho, and I will never make the mistake of living in a home where the kitchen/family room face north again. Illinois is grey enough w/out the ability to havethe few sunny days we do have shine into the house. I do not like mosquitoes ...so even Florida would have a negative...hmmm, maybe AZ? I love the ocean too much tho. It really is a $$$/time thing in our case, I could enjoy where I am at more if I knew I could get to Fl 3 times a year and enjoy it as well.Also I do appreciate Chicago more now that the kids are older, my Dad didn't care for the city much so I was not exposed to all it had to offer until I was on my own. Now I love it! I could easily live somewhere else and spend a weeks vacation in Chicago, as the summer is when it's most beautiful anyway.
Oh I don't know...I am restless....I am truly happiest when I am in Fl, cry every time I have to leave it to come back here, yet I never cry when leaving Il to go somewhere else...I guess that sums it up for me.
Pam

 

[Rajah]

Could be better, could be worse.

At this time of year, it's not too bad because the flowers are blooming and it's not too hot or humid yet but it also doesn't rain every day.

In the summer though, or hurricane season, I *HATE* it.

I'm also an outdoorsy person who prefers the mountains or desert. Don't have either of those here, and I don't like doing the things you *can* do outdoors here most of the time (spring is the exception). Besides, most of the year it's too hot and humid to enjoy outdoor activities anyway.

If I could, I'd move somewhere in the 4-corners region where I could be close to mountains, lakes, deserts, and lots of neat historical stuff that isn't that far away.

I'm sure there are places I would hate more than Houston, though. It's just way too big for me.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

No, we don't like living here in the NY metro area. We want to go back to Texas so bad. But we go every summer so that helps us to get our fix. The people are so nice there, even when they call us those yankees from up north. The weather is great most of the time. You learn to deal with the tornados, ice storms and fire ants. I did miss the leaves changing and seeing the 1st snow and seeing a little more flowers but the price and life is what we want and we are planning on retiring there someday.

 

[Poohbear123]

Not anymore....lived here ALL my life, and its getting to me. I want to MOVE! DH doesn't!

 

[mickeymost]

I love living in NJ. I live in Ocean County and there's nothing like the Jersey Shore. There are so many things to do. Beaches, mountains close by, amuzement parks etc... I love the change of seasons and we get all four. We were lucky to buy when we did, the housing market has skyrocketed here, along with every other cost of living. For this reason we may not be staying here for long. I've had some health issues lately, but when I'm given the all clear ( 1 or 2 years) we will probably be headed for the west coast in Florida. But for now we really enjoy it here.

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

I also love living in NJ. We are 1/2 mile from the ocean, 45 minutes from NYC. The best of all worlds. And of course my occasional bruuuuuuuuuuuuuce sightings. Gotta love those.
Boardwalks, beaches, and plenty of malls.

Laura

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