Let’s talk about Arizona living. As a recent transplant from beautiful, cool Oregon I am not yet sold on the extreme heat and intense waves of humid monsoons seasons and blistering dry air that literally cracks the earth. Everything from scorpions to javelinas reside in this state making it uninviting to want to spend time outside.
So what are the perks? Why do people move here? Could it be the low taxes? Or the proximity to big attractions like Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon? Perhaps it’s the lack of a winter and the wide variety of things to do. Arizona is diverse and is packed with influences from many walks of life, from Native American, Latin American and even Wild West culture.
Arizona is one of the few places that does not recognize daylight savings time and instead goes by Mountain Standard Time all year round. It’s very easy to grow citrus trees here, and the sunsets are some of the most vibrant in the country.
But not everything in Phoenix is a walk in the park. Be sure to watch out for scorpions, rattlesnakes and coyotes. Public transportation is not ideal for the area’s size, and sometimes the hot weather can burn you, literally.
Phoenix is widely known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s located in the Sonoran Desert, the hottest desert in North America. The sun shines, and its intensity can be felt particularly in the summer when temps soar well into the 100s. Even with little humidity, the dry heat can be unbearable and be draining at times.
But cost of living is significantly less than places lining the east and west coast and you will most definitely get more house and yard for your money. I keep telling myself that it will be nice to reside in a place where christianity is a common belief and a majority of the voters are republicans, guns are accepted, and many of the people are traditional making my dating pool full of more options.
Wish me luck as I navigate the survival skills of living in the desert!
Peace and love,
Adrian
Living with Christ, Coffee, & Compassion 