What stops you from moving to another state ??

I try to be a little more optimistic about where I live. Do I wish some things were different? Hell yeah I do. I try not to dwell on the negatives though because there sure are a TON of things I love about living in California as well. Those things, along with a great job that pays more than I'd probably get elsewhere keeps me firmly planted. Just remember, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. And as someone else eluded to, focusing on the negative aspects of life will do nothing but eat you up on the inside.