I moved to DC seven years ago for a job at Federal Triangle. I lived in DC for the first five years. For the past two years I have lived in Harpers Ferry, WV. It's about an hour a drive with light traffic or 1.5 hours on the MARC. I only go into the office once a week, so it's not bad at all.

I loved being in the city when I was young. I met friends, got married, explored and grew as a professional, and I still love going to the city for brunch or events. But as I get a bit older I like being outside of it. I own a house with a yard. I live in a beautiful, picturesque town with tons of outdoor activities. But I still can visit DC or Baltimore in about an hour.

My only point is you can't go wrong. Did you ever watch the last episode of The Office?

Creed Bratton : It all seems so very arbitrary. I applied for a job at this company because they were hiring. I took a desk at the back because it was empty. But no matter how to get there or where you end up, human beings have this miraculous gift of making that place their home.