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Originally Posted by Marvelous Marv
I've been to both. Move to NC and visit your friend whenever you have the time.
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This sounds more like reality to me... I would love to visit my friend in LA. I really doubt I would enjoy living there.
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Since you said your friend was the sole reason for LA, what if he moves, or worse yet, if you two don't like living together?
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That's another thing. Ultimately, I can't be sure I would enjoy living with him. As friends we hang out sporadically. We are very close friends, but physical closeness for an extended period of time can be a totally different story. I tend to be more of an independent person, and thus would prefer to live alone in an apartment, at least initially, if I can swing it.
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Originally Posted by robot_parade
I really like Raleigh. Of course, I've got a family (wife and four kids), so my needs will probably be different from yours. Raleigh is nice, fairly southern, and fairly laid back. But there still seems to be quite a lot to do. Also lots of hot college-age girls with all the schools around (which of course doesn't matter to me except as eye-candy ;-)). I can't really think of many downsides to NC, unless you're looking for something specific you'll find in CA.
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Thanks, that is reassuring. Laid back is definitely a plus. I consider myself to be a very laid back person..
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Originally Posted by genuinegirly
I grew up in the LA area.
I recommend it if...
you enjoy the beach, but don't like swimming. The water is always cold.
you prefer to not deal with seasons. The trees do not change color in the Fall. You will have to drive an hour or so to go skiing and see any sort of snow.
you don't mind spending every spare cent on rent/car/insurance.
you have family or friends that live there.
you love feeling like you're in the heart of everything.
you enjoy camping/hiking/mountain biking/anything outdoors except winter sports year-round.
you want a change of pace.
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I am not a huge fan of the beach. I do love hiking and the outdoors, but would prefer to get away from the "big city" setting. The changing seasons are nice, but ultimately I would say I prefer less cold weather. California's temperature/climate seems to be ideal. As for spending.. I am a pretty frugal person, and will have to be even moreso initially after moving, but I'd like to invest instead of spend every cent on bills. I guess that depends largely on how much money is coming in, etc.
Again, thanks for the replies. I am pretty much decided on North Carolina, and most likely also Raleigh, at this point. And while the progress in making the decision has been a big step, I gather there are still many steps to go before things get fully under way.