don't call u-haul

At dinner the other night, BB mentioned he'd found a cool site that lets you fill out a survey on your ideal living conditions and it then tells you where you should live in the U.S.
It's called Find Your Spot, and it weighs factors like weather, population, education, housing costs and even religion into deciding what little corner of the greater 50 would be your own personal heaven.

My results were, in a word, terrifying. Here's my top 10:

1. Honolulu, Hawaii
   It's known as "America's Tropical Paradise?" Perhaps, but what in the hell do people do in Hawaii? I think I'd enjoy the sun and surf for, oh, three days, then be tempted to hurl myself into the mouth of Mauna Loa.
   
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
   I've never been, but after watching that trashy season of The Real World, no.
   
3. San Diego, California
   Now, this might be a contender. My dear friends Michael and Clay love it there, but other friends say it's way too small.
   
4. Orange County, California
   The O.C.? Not me.
   
5. Little Rock, Arkansas
   Wow. I'm not opposed to a move back to the South, but somehow doubt that'll include a stop in Clinton country. The only other Southern city that showed up on my list was Shreveport, Louisiana. Double no.
   
6. Portland, Oregon
   My hipster/artsy/indie rock pals say Portland's the shit. It's also home to Chuck Palahniuk, which gives it points. But again, what do people actually do there?
   
7. Long Beach, California
   Note that this is the third Cali entry on the list. Fascinating.
   
8. Los Angeles, California
   And the fourth. I've actually weighed the pros and cons of moving to West Hollywood, though I'm not so keen on paying for a car again, or having to get pec implants.
   
9. Washington, D.C.
   For years I said that D.C. would be my next stop after ATL. I still adore the majesty of the city, and it seems like there's a lot to keep a person plugged in there. Plus, a handful of close friends live in D.C., even if one of them says he doesn't want to stay too much longer.
   
10. Baltimore, Maryland
    Um, no.

The list goes on, with California showing up four more times and the BF's favorite city, San Francisco, clocking in at number 19. Oddly enough, when the BF filled out his own survey, guess what landed the top spot? Honolulu. Coincidence, or is this universe telling us to cash in all our SkyMiles and head to the South Pacific?

(Disclaimer: No, we're not considering a move away from NYC just yet. I'm just keeping my options open.)