I know what Judy means about northern virginia....it really should be a seperate country up there. Theres just too many people up there in competition for the same space. I'm originally from richmond, went to GMU in fairfax for a couple years, and decided I couldn't take it anymore. I transferred to VCU last semester, and even though I live in the city, its much easier to get around than in the SUBURBS of DC. There is a positive relationship between lower latitudes and the coolness of a place. The weather in nova sucks too to boot.