Around five years ago we graduated from university and we decided to move to Chicago - the economic situation in Poland was (and unfortunately still is) quite bad and it's really hard to find a good job and make a living. My husband and I, we both have family in Chicago so the choice was very simple.
As I said before, we've moved here about five years ago and now I can say that Chicago isn't my dream place to live. Don't get me wrong, I really like it here, but there are some issues that wouldn't occur in, let's say, San Francisco.
Main thing that bothers me in Chicago is unpredictable weather (well, this year I predict long winter, but that doesn't make it any better:)). The weather in San Francisco is way better, it doesn't change as much as in Chicago and there's no winter! The lowest temperature was 27F which sounds like a heat wave during winter in Chicago. Summertime is also very nice, which sound just perfect.
Another very important reason is the beauty of that place. It has nostalgic meaning for me, because it's not typical American city, it looks more European to me. And deep down in my heart I miss the regions I grew up in. :) Also, San Francisco is only 17 miles away from the ocean which sounds like heaven! If I could, I'd go to the beach every day - and hopefully some day I will. :)
I'm sure there are many more reasons why I want to live in San Francisco, but maybe the ones I wrote about are enough for today :)
Monika
I enjoyed reading about S.F. and the picture is gorgeous. I fell in love with S.F. when I was there as a child. I also like weather that doesn't change much. I don't think Chicago is the place for me either!
ReplyDeleteI've never been San Francisco so I have no reason how better between Windy City and the beautiful place , San Francisco (like you said). I know it's kind of crazy and hard to live in the unpredictable weather here. I have plan o go San Francisco with my awesome friend soon! so I will tell if I like there more than Chicago and at that time you will know if I would agree with you opinion ;)
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