I grew up in Florida and used to want to live anywhere else. Now that I'm older, I wouldn't dream of leaving

• I grew up in Miami and didn't think I'd end up staying in Florida for long.
• As an adult who's traveled around the US, I've grown to appreciate living in Florida.
• I love our culture and our cuisine — and I really like living so close to a beach. 

I grew up in sunny — and very hot — Miami. When I was younger, I dreamed of living anywhere else in the country that had four seasons instead of year-round heat.