Do you love where you live-if so, why? What is it about the place that you love so much-and don't make it?
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I live in the woods in mid Missouri and love it here. I like the trees and the hills. The beauty of all the colors in the fall. The way that everything looks after a new snow. Being able to target practice off my back deck. Fish in my pond. I love it here and thank God that I have a wonderful woman to share it all with.
463899
yes. home is where the heart is, not where you live
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1) Yes, lived there last year\n2) Very nice! Some are very beautiful and way more easy going than western ones\n3) Nope\n4) I'm sure I would love it.\n\nThanks for the 2 points!
545177
Philadelphia, PA, where I live. It has lots of cool stuff, but most of all it's an idiosyncratic city. It's difficult to explain to the outsider, but it's possibly the most perfectly imperfect city.\n\nI've been living in Rome for the past 4 months and I love it here too. I've also visited Koln, Germany and that was a fantastic town full of good shopping districts, really good food, lots of beer and tourist-friendly people.
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You like where you are from.
707974
Well I'm trying this again, my computer froze up. I wrote earlier , good question. I enjoy the freedom to do what I am doing now. The ability to go and see places around the world, within reason, and guide lines. Everyplace I have been to has it's own beauty, and I have my favorites. As far as from day to day I wish more people had the same situation we have. My first draft was better, but lost it.
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Im from the L.A. area.\n\nIts not so bad.  But I enjoy a slower paced life, with more mountains and trees and stuff now.   \n\nI have a little saying that I go by...\n\n"Grow (and thrive) where you are planted."
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You ask a good question at the end. "Is there anywhere people are still nice?" That's an important factor when deciding what's cool.\n\nI share your pain. I've lived in Tucson for almost two years and find the people very narrow-minded, aggressive and yes, lacking somewhat in, shall we say, self-care. I'm looking for my way back to California, which is home, but it's a very expensive home now. That's very uncool.\n\nSouthern people have incredible manners, but many southern states are still not very color blind.\n\nI'll list my favorite cities: San Francisco--crowded, sometimes smelly and full of homeless people, but oh, the things to do there, the food, the weather and the culture. Love it.\n\nThere are some small beach towns in Cali that are spoiling quickly because of the ruined real estate market there, but they're still wonderful. Big Sur is an amazing place for a quieter life and so, so beautiful (if you love the mountains and the sea.)\n\nThe Oregon coastline is full of small towns that are wonderful to visit; the trick is finding a way to make a living.\n\nWant a big house for little money in a large town? Move to Dallas. But again, the heat...\n\nI'm very fond of Portland, Oregon for its modern urban vibe and clean green streets.\n\nWhy not make a list of what things are most important to you. Weather? Music? Culture? Lots of young people? University town? Crowded with lots of energy? Quiet and relaxing? Good schools (definitely not AZ!) It's probably your best start. Do your research, then take a 3 or 4-day trip, check it out for yourself. Good luck, hope you get out of here soon!
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We love to go to Northern Calif. The bay area. There is so much to do and see. I love Muir Woods, the forest is spectacular, it is such a wonder. Then the beaches with their tide pools and endless exploring. The life found in the rocks. The feel of the ocean tugging at your feet as the waves roll back to sea. The Monteray Bay Aquarium with all the really cool sea life and the living sea kelp beds. \nAnd who can pass up seeing the wharf and eating the famous sourdough bread fresh and warm. The sights the smells and no TV just time as a family walking and seeing the beauties that our GOD has created and sharing our goals and inspirations as a family. Laughing, as the kids run up the beach with a new found treasure. It just doesn't get any better. We can sit and watch the sunsets and the waves crash against the rocks for hours and never get bored. \nIt also makes going home great because even though it's so amazing there really is no place like home.
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Depends how much better the salary is and how important living in a city is to you. Personally, I hate the small town mentality where everyone knows everyone else's business. So it would take a lot to move me from the city (even though I was originally from the country).
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I live in a small mountain community. We all look out for each other and no one goes without. Very hospitable and genuine "folk". There is a bond we all share that the "Flat Landers" would never be able to have. This is all very inviting to me and a huge part of why I live here.\n\nNot to mention I am very fond of trees. There are tall pine trees everywhere you look. I think around 4 native varieties and quite a few others that have been planted by people in the past. A 360 affect, if you will. Part of the town has a Dogwood forest, and there are a few different types of Oak trees sprinkled all around. The squirrels are in heaven. \nThe Lake is walking distance and the perfect setting for what I call power walks or just strolling along and admiring the scenery. Speaking of scenery, it snows up here! I am in California and a native, so for me it is a special treat that was a distant wonder as a child. I love the seasons. \n\nThe mountains I live in is a peaceful oasis among a world of cement and buildings just 15 minutes down the "hill"
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Well, I live here because I grew up here and most of my family lives near by.  It's fun to go to the beach and also fun not to have to shovel snow :).  \nI've also lived in New Jersey and Iowa.  It's much warmer down here!
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I also came from a small town, but then moved to San Francisco of all places what a contrast.  Big cities are all full of escapees from middle America.  Seems there is always an inner feeling of doing better, seeing things, getting involved with culture.  Some people have it some dont.   There are people who are content being small town.  Some are jelous of the ones who left, and yes some are ignorant only because they play on sterotypes and what they see on tv.  I was always driven to big city life as some are.  I really think its an inner voice telling you to get out of town before you die of stagnation.  But, dont put the average small town person down because they are doing what comes natural to them, maybe a fast pace and learning arent their bag, just having a job and family in a quiet place suits them.  As for ignorant people, stay away from the troublemakers, but just let the others be who they are.  Go back to the city, have your double latte and just be who you are....
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What are your criteria for a great place to live?  What are you likes and dislikes?  Your preferences and the parts of everyday life that irritate you?\n\nPrague is a beautiful, vibrant city, but it has its share of gloomy days and even some snow in winter.\n\nRio de Janeiro is picture perfect from a distance, and in parts can handle a close up by Cecil B. DeMille.  But there's lots of petty crime.  Do you want to spend your whole life worrying about your car?\n\nFlorence is jam packed with culture and history, but also jam packed with tourists in the summer.\n\nFiji may be paradise, but paradise comes with lots of mosquitos.\n\nSo, there's always a trade-off.
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they love canada, canadian beer and ice hockey, plus it is a beautiful country, from the newfoundland fishing towns to calgary,  to beautiful lake louise. a clean and refreshing place. i dreamed of living there when i was a child , but things didn't turn out that way. i would sure like to visit many places if i ever get the chance. thanks for asking and giving me a chance to tell you what a great place you are blessed with in which to live.
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Living. I'm very passionate about living. I love living. The things that are included with living -- the good and the bad, the pain and the pleasure -- I am passionate about as well. :D YAY LIVING!
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Why?\n\nIs heven the sort of place you think you'd like?