Lol you think the DC area is bad try living in Buffalo hahahaha If I don't leave for vacation twice a year I go insane. We get two months of summer surrounded by shit, actually this year you guys got our usual haha
Driving is relaxing for me but idk what 800 miles is to you. Whatever you decide I hope it works out for the best. PS DC rocks man I love going down your way in april when you get the 70s weather buffalo dreams about. Little stroll around g-town or alexandria. You don't know how good you have it. Use your vaca time and drive north 8 hrs to Buffalo. I guarantee you will feel better about your home front haha Plus you can get some tasty chicken wings.