Colleen, I think you should move to Saugatuck or Traverse City, Michigan. :) I'm a Michigan native, so I'm a fan. But back to what you were *really* saying...it's so great that you and John are not only aware of the connection between place and lifestyle in your minds, but you've also been talking about it as a couple. Just having that foundation will help a lot as you find the right place, also also make those inevitable compromises along the way. It's a lot like looking for a life partner—it's really helpful to know what's important to you and what you're looking for, but also to hold that dream list loosely and be open to characteristics you might end up loving that you never imagined.

Trina, that your happiness is triggered by someone else's happiness (someone you've never even met in real life) says a lot about who you are, and why you're such a great part of the Halfway to Normal community. (I'm glad you're so content about where you live, too!)

Sara, a Love List all about where you live and why you love it—perfect! I imagine that awareness about why you love your town really feeds your energy level and overall happiness.

Joy, that's a pretty amazing story—not just a story about loving a place, but also the meaning that's imbued in it through struggle and hard work. I love this: "On my best days there is such an abundance I can effortlessly share. On my worst days, there are glorious sunrises/sunsets and if that’s all I ‘haveâ€ I am still very lucky."