The Pros of Moving to New York:

1) Career development
2) Cultural and social stimulation
3) Getting far away from pain-in-the-ass "friends"/family
4) Conquering a big pile of fears and insecurities by being forced to face them
5) A fresh start--we have the chance to be more discerning about who we allow into our lives
6) No more yard work

The Cons of Moving to New York:
1) Leaving my kitty babies behind
2) Leaving my sweet little house and huge back yard behind
3) Leaving my comfort zone behind
4) Leaving fresh air and clean water behind--New York is fucking FILTHY (no offense)
5) Paying triple our monthly mortgage in rent