I'm being facetious. No, I'm not likely to live in Malibu or Beverly Hills!

But what I am is single, rounding third base in my career and already fairly financially secure. I love the climate there. I probably can live with the politics because I create my own happiness and don't rely upon politicians to create it for me. I don't agree with the politics in the state where I currently live but it doesn't destroy me. I'm going to be 52 in February and this life experience I've had, which has been amazingly rich, allows me to ignore the noise of the politicians and news channels and personalities who stir it up. Besides, maybe I'm OK with some California politics.....

I've got thirteen years to go if I make it to the current age limit. I'd like to upgrade here before I retire. In a couple short months I'll be on property for two years and on third year pay. I am still in shock to be here and feel incredibly fortunate to say I work for Southwest.

The only thing that is a concern is the overall cost of living. Yes, it's stupid expensive. But I also know people who make it work financially and they're in the same industry we are, sitting on the right seat at a major airline and I think I can do the same. It will require some downsizing, but as a single person, I can do that fairly easily. Less is more and a small condo might be the best option.

We are lucky to live in a nation with so much choice and variety and we are fortunate to work for a company with domiciles all over the country. I don't know that I'll end up in California but it's something I'd consider based on my experiences there and the friends I have who rave about it. The other place I wouldn't mind landing is DAL. Never travel for training again and bid sim seat support open time.... $$$ Plus, Dallas is a nice place and I really like everywhere I've been in Texas since I started at SWA. It's good to have options.