I love how the comments in this post are a West Coast vs East Coast dialogue. Growing up in farm town Ohio, I was always drawn to the promise of New York as the beacon of opportunity. After finishing my undergrad in Columbus, Ohio, I took a totally different direction and moved first to Montana, then Washington state. Basically, you and I went the opposite directions haha. I've loved the Pacific Northwest so far. The mentality of the people on this side of the country aligns better with my own. And I love mountains. So much.