California Rocks the Harris Poll!

For the sixth year in a row, California tops the list of states that Americans would choose to live in if they did not live in the states where they currently reside, according to the 2009 Harris Poll.  Florida, which was the most popular state in 2001, retains second place on the list.  Following California and Florida are Hawaii (#3), Texas (#4), and Colorado (#5).  Three states tied for 6th place: Arizona, North Carolina and Washington state.

New York City tops the list of cities that people would most like to live in or near, followed by Denver and San Francisco. 

I guess I'm a little surprised by Denver placing second for most desirable city (even before S.F.).  I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has visited or lived there as to its attributes.  Feel free to comment below!

Photos of Sacramento

As great as our little college town of Chico is, its proximity to the mountains, the coast, and the "city" makes it easy to do a day or weekend trip. San Francisco is just 3 hours away, and Sacramento just 1 1/2 hours.

On a recent trip to Sacramento I strolled around the State Capitol area and took a few photos (click here and then on View Album to see the photos on a Shutterfly album). So many cool shops and restaurants! Had great sushi at Momiji (14th & G St.). This past year friends and I got season tickets to the "Broadway" series at the Sacramento Community Theater (1301 L St.). The offering included "The Color Purple," "Avenue Q," "Frost-Nixon," and "Lion King." I have to say, I was very impressed with these traveling shows! The upcoming season (Sept. 30, 2009 - May 30, 2010) includes Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening, Xanadu. Little House on the Prairie, and A Chorus Line.

I definitely attend and appreciate local Chico theater, including entertainment at CSUC as well as The Blue Room, Chico Cabaret and Chico Community Theater. But it's also fun to get out of town once in a while and enjoy the diversity Northern California has to offer!