juniorgrrl-I'll be your surrogate Louisiana daughter - I have no plans of leaving I love it down here! New Orleans is in my blood and I don't think I'll ever be able to shake it. Plus, I'm too cold all the time to go anywhere to far north!
OH HOORAY!!! Now,I've got a MILLION ideas for your wedding!
After I signed off, I thought of something. valkyrie, what is your field? It could work out better than one would suggest. As a really extreme example, if you are a doctor or a vet and move into a community where there is a universal need, you would be like a saint and wrapped in love and respect. The slower pace and the ability to really be apart of a community is a great way of life. Or maybe you just want to give it a try! Though I and some others may not feel it is right for us, maybe there's a part of you that would just blossom! Somehow, I think you will make the right decision and if not..there's always U-HAUL!