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So, being absolutely tired of Michigan (our economy sucks anyway, so it's not like my chances of finding a job are that great anyway), I am definitely moving hopefully in the near future. Question is: where to? So I've made a list.

In order of me wanting to move there.
1. East Texas (essentially encompassing Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, Corpus Christi, maybe Dallas). No snow. I can really feel if I like or dislike an area when I visit it, and I really liked where I went. Also, the only area south of the Mason-Dixon line where I actually know people, and it's nice knowing I wouldn't be completely alone. I've also heard it's a growing area, which means jobs. I can live with the humidity as long as I have my own air conditioner.

2. Atlanta. In hunting for jobs, I've noticed a lot of companies seem to have big branches or HQ in Atlanta. So there are definitely possibilities. On the other hand, I have never been to Atlanta (unless you count that one time I was in the airport), so I have no idea whether I would like living there or not. (mmmmmriley, if you read this, you live near there, right?)

3. Florida. Just not southern FL, b/c I don't speak a word of Spanish and my brother tells me it's essential for that area. Plenty of metropolitan areas to choose from, and I hear there's a bit of a brain drain in FL so I could potentially find something. I've been to FL, but only like, Disneyworld. I hear Orlando is a fun city, though I would have to see it. On the minus side: tropical storms and lots of them.

4. Phoenix. I don't know why this city is so high on my list, it just is. I've never been to Phoenix and hell, I don't even know anyone who's been to Phoenix. Though it is in the middle of the desert, and if I can help it, I would like to live close to water.

5. DC. The international studies major ought to come in handy here; I'm sure there's plenty beyond politics, which I have no taste for. I know people, but they're the IES people and those who've known me long enough know how I feel about the people I studied abroad with. I have actually been there, twice, so I'm not 100% sure I could see myself living here. But I've heard nothing but good things from the people that do live there (minus that whole no congressional representation thing), so that has to mean something. The climate seems nice.

6. St. Louis. Will tell you what I think when I come back.

(7-9 are positions I'm still flip-flopping at the moment)
7. NYC. It snows. A lot. But when it comes to metropolitan areas, there's no beating it. Have one good friend who lives there, and one sister of a friend. I fear that living costs would be ridiculous though, so someplace a little cheaper (and no snow) but still big city is much more preferable.

8. Vegas. Parents hated it, but what do they know; they don't like a lot of the places I do. :P It seems like a very big tourist town, so I'm not sure what that entails for the locals. But it's warm so I'm not ruling it out. dizmo, how do you like Vegas?

9. California. Warm, Sharon says she really likes it, lots of cities to choose from, but again with whole cost of living thing. I'm broke, I can't afford ridiculously high rent.

10. NC/SC. Warm and close to water. But usually when I think Carolina, I think cotton plantations, not cities. I've never been, so maybe I shouldn't jump to conclusions, but I'd much prefer someplace else.

11. Chicago. Everyone has been telling me to look at Chicago. But it snows in Chicago- a lot! And when it doesn't snow, it's frickin cold. Chicago isn't someplace that has really struck me as someplace I want to live either. I hated Chicago the first time I went, though it's grown on me. Also, it is really close to home, maybe too close, considering it's only 2 hours from here and half of Chicago vacations in Michigan anyway. I'd be close to a few college friends sure, but I really just want to get out of this area.

12. New Orleans. Most people see massive heap of rubble, I see land of opportunity. Maybe the amount of jobs available isn't so great, but with the lack of people and business that I assume would be rebuilding in the area, there's always a chance, right? I'm just not sure I could handle the cajun culture. :P

13. Other places. This list isn't definite and includes such places like Denver, Seattle, and Boston (but not places like...well, anything that borders Canada besides Washington). I'm not really looking at them, but if an opportunity comes up, I wouldn't rule it out.