Geographic thoughts

I have a while before I really need to be applying for new positions, but I have been thinking about where I would and would not like to go. South Carolina is out, due to family and politics. That is, if I have to deal with my extended family's politics all the time, I will go nuts. Also, I'd rather not go to Ohio, since they have a statewide ban on pit bulls. I don't own one, but I do own a dobie/rottie mix. They're usually #2 and #3 on the breed hit list, so a state wide ban makes me nervous.

My mom would love it if I came back to Minnesota. It's actually a place I'd like to go. Weather's not perfect, but I do love the state. And there are things I really miss, like the tai chi classes I took (haven't found anyone as good since), and the Farmer's Market, and the theaters. Boston is another place I'd like, since I have good friends there (Hi, guys!)and that part of the country is very intellectual. Though, I admit, every time I think about housing prices in the area, I have to remind myself to breathe.

Other than that, I haven't really given much thought to locations. They all kinda fall under "Well, I probably wouldn't run away screaming from them." Of course, so much of this hinges on where there are open jobs that I'm qualified for and fit what I want. Down side of lots of education is that, in some ways, it limits you as much as it opens up new opportunities.