That could be hard to get used to - living that far north, even if not bitter cold. I think you lasted longer than I would have. I endured culture and temperature shock in TN for years before adjusting to some extent.

I feel more at home here in FL because Floridians are not like Tennesseans. They are much more open and friendly. Most people I meet here are from north of the Mason Dixon line and that's fine with me.