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Finish the Sentence Friday Blog Hop #15

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

JANINE
DAWN
STEPHANIE

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “If I could live anywhere I would live..”

Next week’s sentence to finish: ”I thought I was so cool when I…”

“If I could live anywhere I would live”…someplace warm all year round with the perfect weather.  Where there weren’t any hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados or blizzards, too.

Honestly, most know how I feel about hurricanes after having lived through Hurricane Sandy late last year.  And you also know from my countless rants on here how much I hate the cold weather mainly wintertime.
No More Hurricanes!!
So, it would stand to reason that in my dreams, I would want to live somewhere warm and where there is no such thing a a “super-storm”.
Taking that into account, I first thought San Diego, because they say they have perfect weather, but not really sold on the possibility of an earthquake.  The thought scares me so.

When I taught 8th grade science, I taught about fault lines with Earthquakes. Could so live without these, too!!

So, then I thought Southern Florida, because it is definitely warmer there, but quickly remembered that they too get hurricanes.
Next, I thought about Arizona, which Kevin and I actually had considered when we first got engaged, bt then I remembered the dry scorching heat I have heard about from many others.  Not so sure I want to be able to fry an egg on the pavement outside my house.  I mean as much as I like eggs, not thinking that is the way, I want cook them up!!

This might be too hot for even me!!

Next, came Hawaii and sounds like true paradise, but volcanoes aren’t at the top of my list to have to deal with (all I keep picturing is Joe Versus the Volcano!).  And from teaching 8th grade science in the past, I know Hawaii is sitting over hot spot for volcanoes.
Add to Volcanoes to this growing list!!
Then, the thought of the Mexico crept into my mind, but I don’t speak Spanish nor do I like the thought of Montezuma’s Revenge.  So, yet another place ticked off my list.


The Bahama’s crept into my brain after having honeymooned there and loving it there, but then I remembered that they are the heart of the Caribbean that also experiences Hurricanes.  So, nice to place to visit, but no thank you on living there.
And just like Frank Sinatra sang, New York, New York!!
So, that leaves me pretty much out of options for warmer and perfect. I guess I will just have to settle for good old New York, New York as Frank Sinatra once crooned, because it is still home sweet home for me.  And as Judy Garland aid, “There is No Place Like Home!”

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Pam Moore says

    I know, I go through the same thoughts whenever I think of moving..
    Another place seems so great until you start to really consider all the
    dimensions of what that means. Having lived in four different places
    now, I would have to agree, there is no place like home! (When home =
    where your peeps are!)

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Pam for sharing. I only lived in two different homes and one apartment (when we first got married) over 35 years and I guess I may be stuck in my ways a bit, but I can't help feeling there truly is no place like home!! 🙂

  2. Bill says

    Don't let earthquakes keep you from San Diego. Those of us who live in earthquake country don't even think about them.

    Where would I live…near Yellowstone. Great scenery and snow in the winter. 🙂

    Have a great weekend.

  3. Stephanie Sprenger says

    OK, you raise a good point about the tropical climates and hurricanes… Hmm, back to the drawing board for me!

  4. Jean Heff says

    New York is a pretty great place to live, despite all the recent weather issues. I chose Hawaii, I guess I can deal with the volcanoes!

  5. Emily says

    You sound just like me…I too rule out places because of the possibilities of natural disasters. When we vacationed in California this past February, we loved it and talked about moving there, but then I thought about those earthquakes…there really isn't any perfect place to live or at least I haven't discovered it yet.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Honestly, Emily glad to know it isn't just me who thinks in these terms now more then ever after the hurricane. Never want to go through that again!!

  6. Kristi Campbell says

    I can't believe you included a whole fault thing for California. So funny. And yeah, I hear you. Although I've spent a lot of time in San Diego and it's pretty darn awesome.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, Kristi!!! The teacher in me couldn't resist. But I would love to visit San Diego just not when an earthquake may occur. Have had enough of natural disasters to last me a lifetime!

  7. Melanie Chisnall says

    Hehehe, our blogs are a little similar today – well, with the earthquakes and what not. I also mentioned home in mine. Home sweet home. But it's nice to dream! Happy Friday! 🙂

  8. Robin Rue says

    Tooo funny that you specifically mentioned San Diego and earthquakes. I am heading there today as a matter of fact and part of me is hoping for a mini earthquake while I am out there. JUST a mini one. I've never felt one before.

  10. The Next Step says

    Does it count if I just want to run away? Cause that's what I wrote about today. 😉

  11. Dani Ryan says

    I would take anywhere that doesn't have cold, miserable weather like we're experiencing here today. But nothing TOO humid as my hair can't handle it!

  12. Michelle Liew says

    And I would want to live somewhere colder. I think we need a more balanced temperature! Neat, janine!

  13. Cyndi says

    I've run the gamut of places to live, too. I grew up in Colorado and tried to move back after spending years away (and living in NC) and didn't enjoy it. At all. So back to NC I went and I LOVE, LOVE it here. The winters are 4 months of dreary, cold, rainy, snowy days and it's depressing, but for that you get 8 months of gorgeous flip-flop-wearing weather and I'll deal with the 4 months to get the beauty the rest of the year. We do get hurricanes that come through WNC every once in awhile (Frances and Ivan were tropical storms by the time they hit here). But, I'll take it. I thought of Florida, too, but I knew I'd miss the actual seasons. 🙂

  15. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    Out of all your choices and staying away from dramatic weather I would probably choose Arizona ~ that's what AC and an inground pool are for ~ with a covered patio with misters!!! And cocktails … lots of frothy cocktails!

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    • Janine Huldie says

      The cocktails sound delicious right about now and the pool sounds too good to be true. Plus I would b closer to your neck of the woods!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  16. Janine Huldie says

    Wisconsin, would be nice for two reasons you are there and so is Donna. Not going to lie, but don't get to see her enough, so it would be nice to get to see her more. But tornadoes definitely don't warm my heart! That said, I do love NY having lived here my whole life, but could live without winter and hurricanes, too. And I know what you mean about family, Lisa. And again so very sorry for your loss.

  17. Chris HyeThymeCafe says

    The weather is always my first thought when it comes to where to live too. I grew up in MA – too cold and too much snow; moved to New Orleans – waaaaay to hot/humid, not to mention the floods (left after Katrina); visited FL several times but too hot/humid there as well, then there are earthquake zones, tornado zones, you name it. Everyplace has something "special" when it comes to weather. New Jersey is starting to sound pretty good to me at this point – mild temps, not as much snow, still on the east coast …

  18. Janine Huldie says

    If you do see her soon, please tell her I said hi!! I can totally imagine though that it could be hard not seeing your family as much and we were throwing around possibly moving away when we first got engaged that was the one thing holding me back.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh that does stink about not getting to go back for get togethers, but you are right that you at least have your two cousins there. And I will be seeing Auntie Anne and Aunt Gloria next Wednesday, when the snow birds return. Very excited and happy to get to see them now!! 🙂

  19. Janine Huldie says

    Chris, I am so not sure where it is truly perfect weather wise. I live on Long Island in NY and not too far from NJ and still too cold for me in the winters, but that is just me. I love the warm weather, but I do still love NY. So, it truly is a crap shoot for me as to where would be the perfect place.

  20. Maggie Amada says

    You could try Aruba. It's perfect except for the fact it's close to Venezuela and there's nothing to do after about a week. I think, like you, I'll stick with New York for now. At least it's interesting.

  21. Ruchira says

    Hawaii sure is a wonderful place to live in…I like how you gave arguments over each place 🙂 honestly, no place is safe…life is uncertain everywhere.

    TGIF!

    Voted for you 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Never been to Hawaii, but my parents went when we were kids and my mom always says how it was truly like paradise. That said you are right about no place bing truly safe and life is definitely uncertain. Thanks for always being so kind with the votes and all!! 🙂

  22. SarahA says

    I love the totally scientific chart you included. A girl after my own heart! 😀 I have the same issues about different places. I like Iowa but could do without tornadoes. I'm scared to death of them and for good reason!

    I couldn't participate this week but I pimped you guys as much as possible!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thank you so much Sarah for the pimping and loved your post today (totally understand why you couldn't link up). And yes I am so not a fan of tornadoes either and also for a good reason!!

  23. Kelly Umphenour says

    Janine…how do you DO IT? I just need to know what you're eating for breakfast!

    I used to wish I lived by the ocean but seeing all the issues in the last year with hurricanes, tidal waves, flooding – I was relieved after all that I do not have a threat of that. I decided being tucked into the middle of he earth in the Midwest isn't so bad after all!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, Kelly I am so not sure, but I just keep plugging along. That said I am with you on being tucked nicely away in the midwest after Hurricane Sandy makes total sense!!

  24. Christy Birmingham says

    I do love where I live, in the mild climate of Canada's west coast. I have been to New York and did love the skylines and architecture. I think we always have fantasies about living elsewhere xx Happy Friday!

  25. Break the Mom Mold says

    And then there's Hilton Head, he he. Although they do get hurricaines sometimes, for some reason the way the island is situated they are protected and receive very little damage, even Hugo (class 4), which was a direct hit, caused no real physical damage, just an evacuation. So….you might want to reconsider 🙂

  27. Kera says

    Lol I guess there are good and bad things about every place! I wrote a post for FTSF this week and am going to post it to the Mommy Blog Hoppers for my day tomorrow. I had two places where I'd rather live instead of dreary New York these days! The weather right now isn't helping lol.

  29. ttoombs08 says

    Have you considered Belize? It's actually one of the top destinations to retire to and the cost of living is very very good. And the weather is to die for!

  31. Kenya Johnson says

    That's pretty much how I would have answered it. I've have pretty much lived on the east coast my whole life. I am scared to pieces of night storms. I read a book called Eyewall and it increased my fear of hurricanes. Sandy was so close to us and we just had to trust what the weather reports said that it wasn't coming to NC. But in the book Eyewall, the hurricane center had taken a gamble and didn't want to get everyone in an evacuation uproar. It wasn't a true story but it was SO real in the "that could happen" kind of way.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Wow, that does sound very scary and after living through Sandy I am petrified of hurricanes. If they ever say another is coming our way, I think I may just have to go somewhere else to ride it out, because I truly don't want to have to go through that again. Hope you are having a great weekend, Kenya!!

  32. Joan Veronica Robert says

    Lovely post! I would invite you to Chile's sunny north, but we have earthquakes! I really don't recommend them at all, at all.

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