Well, I'm not really here in So.Cal by my willing choice. I moved here with nothing to be closer to my kids after a divorce. ( buy me a beer and I'll tell you the story). But I think that I've made the best of it nonetheless. I've remarried a really sweet lady, own a house, live a happy contented life, by my kids. Here in Orange County ,the unique business climate and enormous population, as well as all the wonderful and fun things to do far outweigh the bland weather and traffic, at least for me. We are surrounded by a thousand photo opportunites that run the gamut from landscapes to celebs, the best photo shops, even two photo swap meets almost every month.
I think contentment and happiness is a choice, no matter what the weather, or circumstances.