I moved to the outerlying area of Portland about 6 years ago. Moved here from Delaware for a woman. A year and a half later she decided I "wasn't the one" and left me here knowing no one except my kids and a co-worker or two. I've been told many times that I should move back to Delaware, but I won't because I really do love it here. I love the mountains and the coast. I had never seen scenery like this anywhere before. And when I get in a funk, a day at the coast will always recharge my spirit. The city is also nice and I've never felt uncomfortable about being a lesbian here. I have two kids, one who is in college and one who is still in elementary school, and the schools are pretty good in my area also.
To wrap it up, there's a ton of stuff to do, the people are really great, and the scenery can't be beat.
