Born and grew up in a small central New York town. My husband is from an even smaller neighboring town. Had great plans to move after we were married but then realized it's who you are with, not necessarily where you live. Also, we realized the importance of living close to our families. Have never regretted it. Have moved from small town to country though for the past 34 years and love it. Only time I've lived outside of the county was when I went to a 2 year college a whole county away!