I’m relatively new and hesitate to initiate threads... feels like trespassing. All apologies if I’m overstepping my rights here.
Basically I’ve spent my entire life in the Midwest – born in Wisconsin, migrated as far as Illinois. Unfortunately, everything under 60 degrees qualifies as “frigid” in my book, and I live for the outdoors – rollerblading, running, biking, horseback riding. Tough to do in a portion of the country where decent weather lasts about a week. [Only slight hyperbole; Glenn can back me up on this.] So I’m thinking of moving across the country, eyeing South Carolina in particular.
Has anyone ever significantly, permanently migrated in this manner? Any tips? I have a BA and JD with a solid resume, plus no family, pets or shoe fetish (thus, a very low cost of living). I’m not into the nightlife – my version of a hot night out is a few hours at the museum followed by a 10pm bike ride.
To quote Jackson Browne, “I’m not really sure what I’m trying to say.” I just cannot deal with Midwestern weather anymore – every time the temperature drops, depression slips in. I will happily endure 90 degrees with pounding sun, but the minute wind and snow arrive I completely cease functioning. My father and I are going to visit Charleston in December to scope it out. Is anyone from the southeastern US area? Any tips on decent places to live? I’m not a party person – I love country music, the outdoors and history, so big cities aren’t my thing. [Jeez, this sounds like a singles ad.]
Actually, I realized what I’m trying to ask: Am I insane?