My whole family lives in Illinois.
At first I thought I hated the snow, cold, and ice.
I couldn’t wait to get out of the area and move down south. I did a southern college and then bought a house to put down roots. After a bit of time in the south I realized I didn’t like the heat. The humidity kept me in my house 90% of the time. I had my AC gear working 24/7. I missed wearing a jacket, pants, and not sweating to death. It is way better to be cold and than to be hot. So even though I complained heavily about Illionios, I ended up moving back. It was such a great decision. The area of Elgin isn’t as desirable as most. So I got a much better house with a giant plot of land. My place of work promoted me since my location isn’t a spot most people want to go to. I love the weather now. I love that I can work outside in pants and a jacket for most of the year. The snow doesn’t bother me. I actually invested in a snowmelt system for my driveway and use the boiler for the rest of my home. The entire house is evenly heated and I never experience a cold spot. It works like a charm. With great heating the outdoor weather isn’t a hardship. I don’t have to shovel, chip ice, or brush off a car. I simply need to bundle up when I go anywhere. How is that a big deal though?