We've been thinking about moving for quite some time now.  It's hard to believe we've been back in Colorado almost five years.  We do like it out here, but the lack of greenery, traffic, and crowds are negatives.  Our most recent discussion was spurred by our 6 hour drive on I-70 the other day.   We really like the idea of living in a smaller community in the east.  Charlottesville, VA has been on our list for quite some time - when we were leaving Birmingham back in 2003 it was between Seattle and Charlottesville.  I visited Charlottesville for the first time last fall.  I think I had too high of expectations for it - I wanted to be swept away by it with a desire to immediately move there.  While that didn't happen, it may not be a bad place to live.  It's got four seasons, lots of greenery, a university, closer to my family, near mountains. 

We don't really know what to do.  We'd like to move somewhere, but where?  With Jason's business and my unemployment - we really could go anywhere.  We don't want to regret out decision, but how do you really know how you'll feel about a place?  It's hard to get a true sense just by visiting.  Both of us are ready to find somewhere we're happy with and really get involved with the community and make new friendships.   Our lease is up in February - we're trying to decide if we're ready to take the plunge and go somewhere new, or just stay here a while longer.  We've thought about just moving to a new area out here.  Maybe in a different neighborhood we'd be happier?  I don't know - it's not like we're miserable where we are.  It's hard to make a decision when you we can really go anywhere we want....we could even try living overseas.  Too many choices!!