I'm considering moving to Portland (Oregon, not Maine). It wouldn't be for another ~2 years since I'm still in school, but I'm still thinking about it now. I've been there for visits and got a good 'vibe', but good feelings are very intangible.
Does anyone here live in Portland? Can I pick your brain for a minute? What, in your opinion, are the pros and cons of life in Portland? If you weren't born there but moved there as an adult, how was the adjustment? Did you feel like you fit in right away, or did you struggle to make friends and feel like an outsider for awhile?
Most importantly to me...what is the performing-arts scene like? Whenever I consider moving, I want a city where indie "grassroots" art flourishes. In your opinion, is Portland that kind of place?
BTW, I'm not planning on dancing there, so I don't care about the club scene. But anything else you could tell me about your city; I'd love to hear it!Like I said, I've been for visits, and my impressions so far have been really positive; I like that it seems less commercialized than a lot of other cities, and it feels laid-back yet still "city-like". And so gorgeous and *clean*! Especially compared to what I'm used to. :p




Like I said, I've been for visits, and my impressions so far have been really positive; I like that it seems less commercialized than a lot of other cities, and it feels laid-back yet still "city-like". And so gorgeous and *clean*! Especially compared to what I'm used to. :p
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I'm so sorry you have to deal with that.
If you love the grey, misty rainy-ness, then this is definitely the place for you to be.
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