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Where I’ll Live When I Grow Up

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Oh, so Britni has this post up about the top 24 places she’s supposed to enjoy living. I filled out the survey too, and here’s what it came up with. To be fair, I didn’t specify a region, because I like the midwest, have always wanted to live on the West Coast, and currently live in the East. I’ve included my commentary, but I’d love your input, especially if you live in any one of these areas! (No, I’m not planning on moving. Except my move into Raleigh in a couple of weeks. I love where I live now and don’t plan on seeking a change just yet).

1. Brownsville, Texas
I think I could live in Texas…if it wasn’t for all the Texans.

2. McAllen, Texas

3. West Palm Beach, Florida
Now your talking…the best beach I ever went to was there.

4. Phoenix, Arizona
It’s not just in my imagination! I’ve wanted to live in Phoenix ever since I spent the summer of 2003 there.

5. Tucson, Arizona

6. Tampa, Florida

7. Houston, Texas
At least I have friends that live there.

8. Corpus Christi, Texas

9. Orlando, Florida
Then I could come into contact with lots of my worst fears.

10. Charleston, South Carolina

11. Dothan, Alabama
The “Peanut Capital of the World”…as long as I don’t have to eat boiled peanuts to live there.

12. Augusta, Georgia
Just give me free tickets to the Masters, and I’ll move there.

13. Galveston, Texas

14. Clearwater, Florida
Another place with a great beach…aah.

15. Miami Beach, Florida
Repeat the beach comment.

16. Scottsdale, Arizona

17. El Paso, Texas
I do think that I would prefer to live in South Texas if I was living in Texas. But I’ve never been further South than Waco.

18. St. George, Utah

19. Miami, Florida

20. Bradenton, Florida

21. Austin, Texas
Over my dead body.

22. San Antonio, Texas

23. Savannah, Georgia

24. Lake Havasu, Arizona

Interesting list. If I was making it for myself, at least one midwest city would have made the list. Instead, it looks like I should live in Florida, Texas, or Arizona. I’d prefer the latter. Yes, I said something about preferring the heat, thus all the hot cities. You got a problem with that?

If you decide to take the quiz, let me know your results!

Tripping

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I’m back from traversing across the country. My four-state tour is now complete and was a huge success.

My brother graduated from the great University of Kansas and is now attempting to enter the “real world.” He got a job before I did, and now he’ll get a real job before I do too.

I had a wonderful time laughing and learning with old friends in Oklahoma. I was with people non-stop but ended up encouraged and refreshed rather than exhausted and drained.

Florida was great. It was a little rainy for my preference, but it was still quite nice. I have a decent tan now, which is great. It was also good to have all of that time with the family.

In Georgia I was able to spend some time with April and her family and friends. It was great since we hadn’t gotten a lot of time together the last half of the semester.

Now that I’m back, I’ve moved into my new apartment. I’ll be working on that for the next few days, but I really enjoy that kind of work.

I’ll post some pictures of my trips online whenever I get Internet at home again.