I wanted to escape New Jersey for a long time. Many of my friends shared the sentiment. Since then I learned that New Jersey is in the center of the northeastern corridor, The most densely populated state, the most diverse state(racially, religiously, culturally and socio-economically). I now tend to think this is the center of the country. This state is America for better or for worse. I don't think there is a better state in the union. I'm grateful for my time here.