There isn't much left to miss about the state, aside from my house. We bought it in 2008 and even got the keys on our wedding day. All of my kids, my nephew and 2 of my nieces learned to walk in this house. 13+ years of good memories, bad memories and everything in between.Welcome.
When you get to missing California just take a day trip to Austin.
The next 13+ years in this state isn't worth it though. Time for a better life for my family. I will no longer have to educate my children on what the junkie is shooting into his arm at the homeless encampment or why there are pan handlers at the busiest intersections. I cannot leave soon enough.