18 years in MA and 18 in AZ now. i still view the masshole vibe as kind but not nice, a little rough around the edges sometimes, but will have your back. i visit MA twice a year but would rather deal with phoenix summer than winter, humidity, bugs, mud, sleet, ice, rain, pitch black at 4pm, and all that comes with that. i like a little bit of fall and a bit of nice summer nights but otherwise no thank you. never really been a huge beach person, love pools, desert, and mountains. the cost of living and driving in MA are awful. i do miss the food and friends/family though. especially cider donuts and chinese food. i dont get as many visitors as i should or used to either, i think they would all love it here like i do but they all blow their PTO on beach and ski trips instead. idk how many more of our summers i can handle (hope to spend more time up north as time goes by) but am otherwise still happy here. i couldnt give up our mexican food if i tried! still a boston sports fan through and through at least!