I'm American living in England and I'm pretty much in heaven over here! Going to have tea is one of my favorite things ever, scones are amazing, and this is a great place to easily travel from. The best part, however, is the castles! The one below is Alnwick (ah-nick) Castle, which was used in the Filming of Harry Potter. I totally geeked out at this one.
I'm American living in England and I'm pretty much in heaven over here! Going to have tea is one of my favorite things ever, scones are amazing, and this is a great place to easily travel from. The best part, however, is the castles! The one below is Alnwick (ah-nick) Castle, which was used in the Filming of Harry Potter. I totally geeked out at this one.
I am from San Antonio, Texas...a great place to live. First of all, we have some of the best mexican food in the United States, including the very popular and famous breakfast taco. Apparently, the breakfast taco is one of Texas' most popular foods that you can't find in many other states. We also have our main tourist attractions: the river walk, which was recently extended and now carved into a new trendy area called the Pearl Brewery, which is home to the San Antonio Culinary Institute. Because if this, some of the best culinary cuisine can be found there; the Alamo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Sea World. We also celebrate Fiesta every April, which is kind of like a Mardi Gras, but more centered around food and culture. Aside from all of this fun stuff, San Antonio is surrounded by the beautiful Texas Hill Country, so you get the best of both worlds with the city and the country. All of the surrounding hill country towns are super fun and unique, and are popular for their antique strips and German flare. The Texas wine trail is to die for beleive it or not!! Two hours south of San Antonio is a small beach city, Corpus Christi (where I was born and raised) where you can enjoy the coast! It's nothing like the west coast...but still nice to put your toes in the sand! Ultimately San Antonio is a great family city with a great cost of living if you haven't visited, you must!
San Diego native, and I will NEVER leave. The beach, mountains, and desert are all within driving distance. The weather is nearly perfect all year round, and the scenery is beautiful. Plus, Mexican food. REAL Mexican food. And fish tacos. It has a "homey" feel, despite being a relatively large city, and San Diego's "vibe" is just rad.
The only drawback (in my opinion) is the cost of living. DH and I just bought our first place. A cute little 3 bedroom townhouse...for 370k. I know, pretty ridiculous. Sometimes I watch House Hunters and think, "we should move to a place where we can get a huge house for cheap!" And then I'm like, naaaah.
Another Clevelander over here! Cleveland is so great. I was transferred to Traverse City, MI for work and we lived there for about a year and a half, but I couldn't wait to get home to the Cleve. There is all kinds of cool places to see and eat in cleveland, but I love Cleveland Sports (and Ohio State). Cleveland is diverse and on the water. Just a beautiful fun place to live!!
I'm from ND and while there are a lot of negatives that can be said I'll say, low cost of living, unemployment rates and crime and having 4 seasons!! I love the Midwest in general!!
And having tons of WI family I'll ditto the cheese curds! Go Pack Go!!
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Fun! I haven't been super active in non-PGAL threads myself but I wanna branch out and get to know new people too - thanks for starting this!
I'm in Massachusetts and I love my state/New England in general. We're first in education AND fried clams (other NE ladies can fight me on the second one, but the first one's a fact). I love that I can drive in any direction and it won't take too long to get to the beach, the mountains, lakes, cities, or a whole other state.
More specifically I currently live in Somerville, birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff. If you're into that.
Can I just steal this? Well minus the Somerville part not from there but so incredibly thankful for the birth of Marshmallow Fluff because it is AMAZING.
My favorite about where I am in MA is that were so close to our family, the beach, and smack in between Boston & Providence. Oh and less than 10 minutes from Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!
Thank you OP for a fun post, welcome, and congrats! I'm currently living in San Diego, leaving in a year. Military wife. I must say I loved our previous locations more than here. I have lived in North Carolina on the coast. It was an adjustment coming from CA, but it's been built up a little more now, which I would enjoy. The seafood was amazing. I used to have fried grouper ummm once a week. Lived on the coast of Mississippi for 4 years. Loved the culture, diverse food choices that have actually been better than what I can find here in SD. You got so much more for your dollar there, but most of all I loved the people of the south. As other poster mentioned, hard to beat the weather in SD, but I would rather have seasons and more trees. I grew up in the forest. I'm not a fan of living on top of other people and that's what you get in San Diego because everyone wants to live here. I think I would like Colorado, Washington, but also Great Lakes areas, and New England. Everything people posted appeals to me!
Fun! I haven't been super active in non-PGAL threads myself but I wanna branch out and get to know new people too - thanks for starting this!
I'm in Massachusetts and I love my state/New England in general. We're first in education AND fried clams (other NE ladies can fight me on the second one, but the first one's a fact). I love that I can drive in any direction and it won't take too long to get to the beach, the mountains, lakes, cities, or a whole other state.
More specifically I currently live in Somerville, birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff. If you're into that.
Can I just steal this? Well minus the Somerville part not from there but so incredibly thankful for the birth of Marshmallow Fluff because it is AMAZING.
My favorite about where I am in MA is that were so close to our family, the beach, and smack in between Boston & Providence. Oh and less than 10 minutes from Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!
MA for the win! I am waiting for someone from Rhode Island to step to us about my clam comment but so far no takers...
When I was in college in California my mom used to mail me the giant plastic tubs of fluff after she learned they didn't normally have it in grocery stores. I like the occasional fluffer nutter but like... nobody needs 8 lbs of fluff in their dorm room. Eventually one of my roommates discovered she loved getting high and then eating it plain by scooping it out of the tub with her fingers. Thanks for the care packages mom!
Such a great post!! Very timely because we are about to move yet again... may as well reminisce:
- Northern Minnesota: where I grew up! Love the lakes, the trees, the wilderness, proximity to Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters. For a little more action, just a short half-day drive to Minneapolis!
- Duluth, Minnesota: Beauty, water, events, history, community feel. Lovely cold little city!
- Grand Rapids, Michigan: our favorite place we've lived. Michigan is gorgeous! Lake Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan wines, great football, and incredibly tight community feel and lots of events for a mid-sized city. Oh, and amazing restaurants, breweries, and an art scene!
- Bay Area, California: where we live now! We kinda love it. I think it's a personal preference, we just prefer a midwest vibe. We live in Silicon Valley, and it's busy, crowded, and outrageously expensive. (1200 square foot house for $1 Million!) But we love the accessibility to the ocean, mountains, and a half-day drive to Tahoe to snowboard in the winter. Oh, and beautiful weather year-round!
I love reading all the responses! There is something wonderful about every place. Life is what you make it!
I grew up in Wisconsin, so that's really what I consider my "home" state. It doesn't get much better than cheese curds (fresh or deep fried) plus the Packers, Badgers, and the Brewers. I live in Minnesota now, but super close to the Wisconsin border. I haven't lived here long, but coming from the Upper Peninsula where we lived 4 years before that, I must say the shopping in this state is to die for. I'm so close to practically every store I could ever imagine needing to visit. Both a good and bad thing
I live in Florida and I think most people would say the miles and miles of beaches lol. But I love the seafood. I also specifically live on Amelia Island which used to have lots of pirates...argh!
Fun! I haven't been super active in non-PGAL threads myself but I wanna branch out and get to know new people too - thanks for starting this!
I'm in Massachusetts and I love my state/New England in general. We're first in education AND fried clams (other NE ladies can fight me on the second one, but the first one's a fact). I love that I can drive in any direction and it won't take too long to get to the beach, the mountains, lakes, cities, or a whole other state.
More specifically I currently live in Somerville, birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff. If you're into that.
Can I just steal this? Well minus the Somerville part not from there but so incredibly thankful for the birth of Marshmallow Fluff because it is AMAZING.
My favorite about where I am in MA is that were so close to our family, the beach, and smack in between Boston & Providence. Oh and less than 10 minutes from Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!
MA for the win! I am waiting for someone from Rhode Island to step to us about my clam comment but so far no takers...
When I was in college in California my mom used to mail me the giant plastic tubs of fluff after she learned they didn't normally have it in grocery stores. I like the occasional fluffer nutter but like... nobody needs 8 lbs of fluff in their dorm room. Eventually one of my roommates discovered she loved getting high and then eating it plain by scooping it out of the tub with her fingers. Thanks for the care packages mom!
I thought Lynn Lynn the city of sin was the birthplace of fluff?
Anywho - I live in NH and I only have to point out our state motto. "Live free or die" b!tchesss.
Looks like the South is the minority on this board. I'm from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I love traveling and visiting other places, but I don't think I'll ever live anywhere other than the south. I love the warm weather, food, hospitality, and most importantly....College Football. GEAUX TIGERS!
@KaraEpp16 invented in Somerville in 1917 and then the inventor sold the recipe to two dudes from Lynn after the war - they were first to market it successfully, selling it door to door to Lynn moms. I'm mildly embarrassed to know this much about fluff, but it they kinda cram it down your throat around here (not literally, thank god). Every spring we have Fluff Fest here in my neighborhood to celebrate the birth of fluff with food trucks, local crafts, and a burlesque show...
I live in Florida and I think most people would say the miles and miles of beaches lol. But I love the seafood. I also specifically live on Amelia Island which used to have lots of pirates...argh!
@peppercorn16 we are going to Amelia Island for a babymoon end of September! Advice for things to do?!?
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@lemonpig1 My sister lived in MA (Cambridge then Watertown) for the past five years and is moving to Connecticut on Friday...and NOW I learn about Fluff Fest?!
Fun! I haven't been super active in non-PGAL threads myself but I wanna branch out and get to know new people too - thanks for starting this!
I'm in Massachusetts and I love my state/New England in general. We're first in education AND fried clams (other NE ladies can fight me on the second one, but the first one's a fact). I love that I can drive in any direction and it won't take too long to get to the beach, the mountains, lakes, cities, or a whole other state.
More specifically I currently live in Somerville, birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff. If you're into that.
Can I just steal this? Well minus the Somerville part not from there but so incredibly thankful for the birth of Marshmallow Fluff because it is AMAZING.
My favorite about where I am in MA is that were so close to our family, the beach, and smack in between Boston & Providence. Oh and less than 10 minutes from Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!
MA for the win! I am waiting for someone from Rhode Island to step to us about my clam comment but so far no takers...
When I was in college in California my mom used to mail me the giant plastic tubs of fluff after she learned they didn't normally have it in grocery stores. I like the occasional fluffer nutter but like... nobody needs 8 lbs of fluff in their dorm room. Eventually one of my roommates discovered she loved getting high and then eating it plain by scooping it out of the tub with her fingers. Thanks for the care packages mom!
I used to eat it by the spoonful in college when pulling all nighters! While everyone else was downing energy drinks I was there with my fluff and a spoon One of my roommates was from VA and definitely thought I was one of the grossest people ever by doing that!
I live in Florida and I think most people would say the miles and miles of beaches lol. But I love the seafood. I also specifically live on Amelia Island which used to have lots of pirates...argh!
@peppercorn16 we are going to Amelia Island for a babymoon end of September! Advice for things to do?!?
Sorry I missed your tag for like....5 days+.... but @Mollyj931 my #1 thing would be to head to the south end of the island and check out the Talbot islands (big talbot and little talbot), they are SO beautiful! Other than that I would definitely hit up some of the local food places; Sliders (mostly seafood), Moon River Pizza, Espana, just to name a few. Fort Clinch State Park is good for amazing scenery, and downtown Fernandina has some random neat little shops and tons of history! Have a fun trip!!
So much Wisconsin love I'm a pointer and my husband is from Racine. He's currently Air Force and we are on the island of Guam, but man, what I wouldn't do for some portessi cheese fries
I am just south of Chicago. I love the weather here although a lot of people would disagree with me! I love having all 4 seasons! I love Christmas in Chicago, summers in the city, and living just far enough away from it all that my neighborhood is relaxed. Best of both worlds.
I live in California at the moment and am absolutely hating it so much. Hubby is stationed in Antelope Valley and it is just not for me. Too hot and dry and too far away from all the good stuff cali has. Originally from a small town outside Charleston SC and I miss it so much. It was nothing special and too small when I was a teenager but I would give anything to move back there. I'd love for LO to grow up with his cousins and family.
Welcome! I'm just now seeing this post and I love it. Your question is great!
I live in Stateline, Nevada; better known as Lake Tahoe. I love living here. It's cheap living, easy to find a job, everyone is nice, and everything is close. I've just started living here about a year ago and these are just some things I think are great compared to other places I've lived. My fiancé has lived here his whole life.
The best thing about it here is well, Lake Tahoe!!
So much Wisconsin love I'm a pointer and my husband is from Racine. He's currently Air Force and we are on the island of Guam, but man, what I wouldn't do for some portessi cheese fries </p>
I live in Point and just bought some cheese fries. Then my husband left the freezer open overnight and I had to throw them out. I was overly upset about this, but they are so good!
Welcome OP! I'm from a small town about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I love it because we are within 2 hours of so many places like NYC, Washington DC, the beach, Cheasapeke bay area, etc. Plus there is lots to do here and alot of history or culture. I love that we have 4 seasons. I grew up watching the Eagles in the fall, Phillies in the Spring, and Flyers in the winter, even when we lose! The added bonus is food is also pretty good here, you can't beat a Philly cheese steak (personally though you can get the best ones in the suburbs outside the city), soft pretzels, water ice and pizza too! Yum!
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So much Wisconsin love I'm a pointer and my husband is from Racine. He's currently Air Force and we are on the island of Guam, but man, what I wouldn't do for some portessi cheese fries </p>
I live in Point and just bought some cheese fries. Then my husband left the freezer open overnight and I had to throw them out. I was overly upset about this, but they are so good!
Small world!! Please make him go out and buy you 2 more! One for you and another for you to enjoy for me!! Hahah. I miss home.
Seattle! Everyone thinks we're all grumpy passive aggressive weirdos and the weather is always rainy, but seriously come here for one summer and you will see why when people visit here, they never leave. We're surrounded by water, mountains, greenery, and a strange hipster but-not-over-the-top culture. I love it here so much! Also the Seahawks. Also coffee.
Seattle is our favvvvvvorite place to visit. We swear could move there is our jobs worked up there. We were just in Seattle last week for a few days. Best place ever.
Welcome! I live in Alaska about 30 miles outside of Anchorage.
Alaska is absolutely gorgeous and full of wildlife. This picture was taken Friday about 75 degrees out. I work at a day camp in the summer. The kiddos were playing in the mud and then washing off in a glacier water lake.
Was just in Alaska this past weekend for a festival...Salmonstock Festival to be exact...Stayed in Soldotna. Drove there and back from the airport. EPIC scenery. My fiance and I are definitely planning on going back with an RV for a week or so. Amazing!
Welcome! I'm just now seeing this post and I love it. Your question is great!
I live in Stateline, Nevada; better known as Lake Tahoe. I love living here. It's cheap living, easy to find a job, everyone is nice, and everything is close. I've just started living here about a year ago and these are just some things I think are great compared to other places I've lived. My fiancé has lived here his whole life.
The best thing about it here is well, Lake Tahoe!!
Well, I currently live in Los Angeles. It's great because job opportunity down here for what we do (music & tech) is very accessible and I surf so Malibu is close by. But in general, I don't LOVE Los Angeles. It's hard to find like minded people down here... it's a bit dirty and crowded BUT again. JOBS AND BEACH, keep reminding myself that.
However, I did live in Santa Cruz, CA for 8 years before relocating back to LA (home base) and that is AMAZING. Beaches, Redwood forests, Mountains, SF is an 1.5 hours away, Big Sur is 1.5 hours away, close to Monterey, Carmel, near the Artichoke & Garlic capitals of the WORLD (lol).....It's heaven. Every grocery store is an organic/local shop (except Vons/Safeway). They were juicing there before juicing was JUICING. It's just a happy, healthy place. There has been some sad stories in the news lately about Santa Cruz, but it's still amazing. Love it!
@cjd&k I used to go all the time when I lived up north.....harder to get to down in LA but am definitely planning on taking my fiance + baby there next summer. He has NEVER been, so it'll be a fun experience. North Lake too, alllllll the way!
Re: GTKY- Why is your city/state AWESOMe?
You win
The only drawback (in my opinion) is the cost of living. DH and I just bought our first place. A cute little 3 bedroom townhouse...for 370k. I know, pretty ridiculous. Sometimes I watch House Hunters and think, "we should move to a place where we can get a huge house for cheap!" And then I'm like, naaaah.
I love the Midwest in general!!
And having tons of WI family I'll ditto the cheese curds! Go Pack Go!!
My favorite about where I am in MA is that were so close to our family, the beach, and smack in between Boston & Providence. Oh and less than 10 minutes from Gillette Stadium. Go Pats!
I'm currently living in San Diego, leaving in a year. Military wife. I must say I loved our previous locations more than here. I have lived in North Carolina on the coast. It was an adjustment coming from CA, but it's been built up a little more now, which I would enjoy. The seafood was amazing. I used to have fried grouper ummm once a week. Lived on the coast of Mississippi for 4 years. Loved the culture, diverse food choices that have actually been better than what I can find here in SD. You got so much more for your dollar there, but most of all I loved the people of the south. As other poster mentioned, hard to beat the weather in SD, but I would rather have seasons and more trees. I grew up in the forest. I'm not a fan of living on top of other people and that's what you get in San Diego because everyone wants to live here. I think I would like Colorado, Washington, but also Great Lakes areas, and New England. Everything people posted appeals to me!
Anywho - I live in NH and I only have to point out our state motto. "Live free or die" b!tchesss.
Looks like the South is the minority on this board. I'm from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I love traveling and visiting other places, but I don't think I'll ever live anywhere other than the south. I love the warm weather, food, hospitality, and most importantly....College Football. GEAUX TIGERS!
I used to eat it by the spoonful in college when pulling all nighters! While everyone else was downing energy drinks I was there with my fluff and a spoon
Sorry I missed your tag for like....5 days+.... but @Mollyj931 my #1 thing would be to head to the south end of the island and check out the Talbot islands (big talbot and little talbot), they are SO beautiful! Other than that I would definitely hit up some of the local food places; Sliders (mostly seafood), Moon River Pizza, Espana, just to name a few. Fort Clinch State Park is good for amazing scenery, and downtown Fernandina has some random neat little shops and tons of history! Have a fun trip!!
Originally from a small town outside Charleston SC and I miss it so much. It was nothing special and too small when I was a teenager but I would give anything to move back there. I'd love for LO to grow up with his cousins and family.
I live in Stateline, Nevada; better known as Lake Tahoe. I love living here. It's cheap living, easy to find a job, everyone is nice, and everything is close. I've just started living here about a year ago and these are just some things I think are great compared to other places I've lived. My fiancé has lived here his whole life.
The best thing about it here is well, Lake Tahoe!!
I'm from a small town about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I love it because we are within 2 hours of so many places like NYC, Washington DC, the beach, Cheasapeke bay area, etc. Plus there is lots to do here and alot of history or culture. I love that we have 4 seasons. I grew up watching the Eagles in the fall, Phillies in the Spring, and Flyers in the winter, even when we lose! The added bonus is food is also pretty good here, you can't beat a Philly cheese steak (personally though you can get the best ones in the suburbs outside the city), soft pretzels, water ice and pizza too! Yum!
ETA I suck at spelling