Some of us (like you) converted from Protestantism to Catholicism, and some of us (like me) converted from Northernism to Southernism. ;-)
Well, praise the Lord and pass the grits!
Connecticut Catholic born and bred here. Did my second (and last) enlistment in Vriginia. Stayed here when I got out. Can't imagine going back up north for anything more than a visit. My only real gripes now? Virginia simply isn't far enough south for me. :) That, and my local parishes are way too modernist for my likings. Tabernacle kept in a tiny side alcove, no crucifix. Sad really. I did find a chapel that does the TLM and will hopefully get to attend soon.