Suppose you had to move to another state. I don’t know why, just go with it. You can take your friends and family with you if you’d like or leave them behind, but the moving van is coming to hauling off all your stuff. Where would you go and why?
Although many places appeal to me for various reasons, I think I would pick Washington, probably in the Seattle area. Why Washington?
- Cool, humid climate – no 30-day stretches in the oven of Texas every summer
- Outdoor-oriented culture – bike-friendly with lots of trails and beautiful scenery to watch
- Personality is more important than appearance – women don’t put on full makeup for a trip to the gym in fear that “someone might see them!!”
- The locals view the earth as a gift to enjoy and protect rather than a resource to exploit and waste
- Politically, I would fit in better there, and perhaps spiritually as well
- They build airplanes up there. Big ones!
- Did I mention the beautiful scenery? And the mountains?
- Easy access to an Alaskan cruise
- Several wineries in the area produce excellent rieslings
Unfortunately, the cost of living is significantly higher there, and all the precip might get old after a while. I would also seriously consider Colorado, which also has beautiful scenery with a similar cost of living to ours, or Missouri, which fits my personality and has a great school system for the boys.
Where would you go?