oh yea, culture shock is real.. I went through that in Phoenix. I'd never lived outside of my little town here.
I like the four seasons because it gives me a season of relaxing and looking forward to Spring.. Summer is great too and honestly I'm glad it isn't year around.

Funny, my eldest loves it in Cali because she hates the cold.
Boo hates the heat and my son.. as long as there's good grub, good times and happy people, he's cool anywhere.

Hope you find your little place in the world Lisa!!