How did everyone end up where there at?

i looked for a house for 2 years, and finally settled on a small old house with no garage. i just made sure the yard was big enough to build at least a 2 car garage as money allowed. took me another 2 years to finish my shop. i had to make due as i couldnt find much in my price range. my house is for sale now, and i will most likely rent when it sells and just rent a storage bay in town. when i can retire , i will be going south to nc or sc. i am only here because i grew up here and this is where my family is.its always cold and rainy/snowy and i cant wait to start enjoying warmer climate someday.