On Economic Conditions and Emotions.

We moved to the United States when I was in 6th grade. Adjusting was no big deal. Not only because I was not the traditional "fob" because I had lived in London for a couple of years before, but also because years of moving in the past had taught me well. Anyways, sticking to the story, Michigan (was where we moved) was pretty decent, I guess. We were pretty rich for Michigan, with my dad earning more than the average salary. But then, we moved to the Bay Area. The south San Jose region was not too bad, however my mom believed that the schools were not good enough. I think it was more the kids and the surroundings. And so, fate led us to Cupertino/West San Jose, aka one of the most expensive areas of not only the Bay Area but also the entire world. Why? Simply because of the schools. Or maybe its all just a hype. Either way, the effect is created, and people are willing to pay millions of dollars for a crappy shack just to go to a Cupertino school. All across the United States, the economy stagnates, and house prices plummet, but in this area, you see none of it. On the contrary, house prices are higher than ever before, food prices are more higher than average. Basically, all prices are bloated up by 10 to 20 times. Whereas in Michigan, my dad was earning higher than average, and even with a single earner in the family, we would be considered "rich" or "well-to-do", in this area, we have degraded to low middle class, if not poor. I mean, I have nothing to complain about; I go to the best school in California, even one of the best in the United States. I have a roof over my head, and I never have to suffer in any way. I own a PS3, and iPod touch, anything a teenager could want. Well, almost. Recently, my parents have been out looking for a house in this area and I believe it's safe to say, that nothing here is affordable. I mean, no offense, but we really do not want to pay 600,000+ for a condominium, where in Texas, or any other state, we could buy a mansion for 200,000. Understanding this, my parents believe that we should move to Texas. Now the decision seems to lie on me. Me, well, I sincerely do NOT want to move. I have moved for my entire life and am truly sick of it now. Finally theres a place where I feel at home, and have made good friends. I want to finish my high school in ONE place. I have lived in countless places, however, no where have I felt as at home as in this area. Ironic, isn't it? So, long story short, my heart is set on NOT moving. The rest is, again, up to fate. Personally, I'm a bit prejudiced :|