Lived in Los Angeles until i was 14. Moved to Manitoba, Canada. It was great, made me appreciate the cold. Only problem is its a pain to get the car fixed, no mechanics around (small town called Brandon). Moved back down here when I was 17. Not so much more appreciation, there's traffic, and I don't like the whole atmosphere as much. Went back for 18th birthday. Had a helluva time snowmobiling and freezing my ears off I would love alternate back and fourth every few years, makes you really appreciate the seasons.