[livingalive626]

Originally Posted by seymourbuttes

Then eeeehhh, on Seattle... It's perfect during the summers, but living here year round is an emotional roller coaster... It doesn't rain as much as people say, but 3/4 of the year is a grey, gloomy mess, and it makes you not wanna get outta bed in the mornings. That being said, I love the summers here, like I said, and the winter, if you're a boarder or ski-er, is real nice due to the proximity of all the Western Canadian mountains and the mountains we have here in state, but the rest of the year is just hell. And if you are a real progressive person, you'll get along with all the people here, which, I assume you are one, otherwise you wouldn't have considered it to begin with.

I have suffered from depression off and on my whole life. Not as much recently though, this has been the best year of my life...but I have thought about that as a factor in my decision.

[lauren1234]

Originally Posted by livingalive626

Whaaaat!? Houston is a terrible, gross city. I'm looking for a progressive, musical, friendly and fun place to live.

I've been to Houston 3 times and definitely don't think it's gross but to each is own. What about Dallas doesn't fit the bill for you about the things you listed?

[NaughtyScotty]

Originally Posted by seymourbuttes

Then eeeehhh, on Seattle... It's perfect during the summers, but living here year round is an emotional roller coaster... It doesn't rain as much as people say, but 3/4 of the year is a grey, gloomy mess, and it makes you not wanna get outta bed in the mornings. That being said, I love the summers here, like I said, and the winter, if you're a boarder or ski-er, is real nice due to the proximity of all the Western Canadian mountains and the mountains we have here in state, but the rest of the year is just hell. And if you are a real progressive person, you'll get along with all the people here, which, I assume you are one, otherwise you wouldn't have considered it to begin with.

example, right now... still in bed.

[PirateSkater182]

Originally Posted by White

You can start by crossing Austin off your list. Fuck Texas.

And your reasoning for this statement is.... ?

[seymourbuttes]

Originally Posted by livingalive626

I have suffered from depression off and on my whole life. Not as much recently though, this has been the best year of my life...but I have thought about that as a factor in my decision.

Oh yeah, the weather is HUUUUGE factor. I never really had problems with my happiness until I moved here and saw the off season. As soon as you open your eyes, and you realize your room is all clammy, and outside just looks like a dreary mess, you feel like staying wrapped up in your covers... It really is incredibly depressing, and an eye opener to see how much the weather actually affects you.

[White]

Originally Posted by PirateSkater182

And your reasoning for this statement is.... ?

It's Texas, I don't need a reason. While you're busy asking stupid questions, why not ask me to explain why I would hate being homeless or getting stabbed.

[livingalive626]

Originally Posted by seymourbuttes

Oh yeah, the weather is HUUUUGE factor. I never really had problems with my happiness until I moved here and saw the off season. As soon as you open your eyes, and you realize your room is all clammy, and outside just looks like a dreary mess, you feel like staying wrapped up in your covers... It really is incredibly depressing, and an eye opener to see how much the weather actually affects you.

Hence why it has the highest suicide rate in the nation, correct?

[livingalive626]

Originally Posted by White

It's Texas, I don't need a reason. While you're busy asking stupid questions, why not ask me to explain why I would hate being homeless or getting stabbed.

Austin is pretty much the only oasis in the state.

[PirateSkater182]

Originally Posted by White

It's Texas, I don't need a reason. While you're busy asking stupid questions, why not ask me to explain why I would hate being homeless or getting stabbed.

I'd glad you can follow up a question with a legitimate answer.

[theguy77]

if you can deal with grey days, and want to get away from extreme heat without getting colder winters, Seattle. it's got the mountains of Denver, the art culture of Austin, and also a coastline which neither has. that is ultimately the place i want to move most, but i cant afford to move cross country yet and i actually like Baltimore a lot since i just moved here, could definitely see myself staying put for the next couple years.

as far as cost of living, you could certainly do worse. rent/housing prices are easily twice as expensive here in most parts of Maryland (downtown Baltimore is actually the only place i know of that isn't super expensive) than they are in Texas or Washington.

[seymourbuttes]

Originally Posted by livingalive626

Hence why it has the highest suicide rate in the nation, correct?

Definitely.

[theguy77]

honestly ive never lived somewhere it was gloomy a lot -- i will say Maryland about now, late fall/early winter, can get like that and i do get in more really dreary moods during those times. but i feel like there are a lot more benefits that come with that. the low pressure, and whatever pacific current they get, keeps cold air out in the winter. for being so far north Seattle winters are pretty mild, and thats a major factor for me growing up in Florida, i cant stand those days in January in the northeast where skies are clear and it's colder and windy as shit. yet you probably have a better chance of snow than where i live because precipitation is at it's peak in winter there while here winter is the dry season. and everything i see about the PNW area is in general just appears to be greener than here, i dont have any factual basis behind this but it's gotta have something to do with the moisture/rain.

[theagentcoma]

Seattle doesn't have the highest suicide rate in the nation.

Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and Pensacola receive more rain annually than Seattle.

That being said, I've only ever driven through Denver and been to the Aurora area, really nice.

I'm from San Diego and went to school in West Texas and people always said I'd enjoy Austin a lot. I did. Austin is probably the one redeeming thing about that state. Lots of cool venues and super good restaurant.

I've lived in Seattle for about 5 months. I love it here. If I can make it through the winter then it will be a while before I leave.

You might check out Portland too.

[danperez]

rain, cold, or hot.
choose.

[fishguts182]

Originally Posted by Chris92

Those three, along with Vancouver and Taos, comprise my short-list of places to move to haha.

Taos New mexico? I grew up about 20 minutes from there