I'm thinking of getting out of Jackson, TN and moving someplace else. I'm not even sure where to start, so I might need some help here on where to consider living and all that. Here's what I am looking for and how where I live compares.
1. Resources for adults with Autism: You know... therapy, group meetings, this and that tailored for high-functioning autistic people.
Current Location: Nothing local to me.
2. No car required to live: I need public transportation, like the city bus, the taxi, the el-train, the subway, whatever as long as it's easy to get around without having to depend on a car most of the time. That means I need to live in a big city.
Current Location: There are city buses, but the system is pretty sparse, and I don't like a lot of walking and waiting (mostly waiting), especially when I'm carrying a lot of crap.
3. No frequent natural disasters: All it takes is a little thundering and I turn into a complete chickenshit. But I'll be satisfied as long as death and destruction doesn't come knocking every month. That rules out Florida and Mississippi.
Current Location: Despite being about a couple hours or so shy of the so-called "Tornado Alley", natural disasters are very rare where I live. Storm fronts usually are considerably weakened by the time they pass on by here.
4. Low-Crime Areas: I'm paranoid. If something bad happens to me, I'll just become even more paranoid and scared.
Current Location: I've got robbed once. No, it wasn't by some gangsta-wannabe with a loose shirt and pants and driving a bucket with 22 inch rims blasting crappy rap. It was by an employee at a college bookstore who was rushing me and took my money while I wasn't looking. 800 dollars of college financial aid money. And ran over once while I was walking home. Other than that, I'd say where I'm living is pretty safe.
5. I'm in the poorhouse: Rent cannot be over 300 dollars if the utilities are separate. I guess I can just forget about living in Beverly Hills and just live in the projects.
Current Location: I guess living in Jackson, TN isn't very expensive. My rent is 500 dollars, including utilities.
6. Can't go overseas: So I guess it would be either USA or Canada. Although I've heard terrible things about Canada's justice system.
So, I guess it would have to be a major city. I've always hated small towns. What's your suggestions?