Makes sense, and I guess I agree with quite a few of your points. I actually moved from New York City, where I did my undergrad, so I totally feel you on the ho

Makes sense, and I guess I agree with quite a few of your points. I actually moved from New York City, where I did my undergrad, so I totally feel you on the horrible public transportation infrastructure. But I don't find California to be less lively. Granted, I live in Berkeley, so it's more urban than, say South Bay or the LA suburbs. I would consider moving back to NYC if the weather wasn't much worse and if there were actually jobs in my field (Electrical Engineering).