My whole family lives in IL… At first I thought I hated the snow, cold, and ice, then i couldn’t wait to get out of the part and transfer 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, but the humidity kept me in my house 90% of the time. I had my A/C gear working 24/7. I missed wearing a jacket, pants, and not covered in sweat to death. It is way better to be frigid and than to be hot, so although I complained heavily about Illionios, I ended up moving back. It was such a wonderful decision. The part of Elgin isn’t as desirable as most. So I got a much better house with a big ploy of land, however my venue 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 does not bother me. I absolutely 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 frigid spot. It works like a charm, however with wonderful heating the outdoor weather is not 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 massive deal though?