<p>I have been nervous about moving to the Pacific Northwest. Even though I was born in California, I left as a baby and have zero recollection of it. I've lived most of my life either east of the Mississippi or the Midwest and to go this far west - well, it's like going to another country.</p>
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<p>I spent the weekend in Portland and have to say, I think I am going to LOVE living there. I spent the weekend downtown in the Pearl District - had some great sushi (FINALLY!) and found a great R&B Club and found the people to be extremely friendly and open. I took a brief trip out to the Columbia River Gorge and the scenery is amazing and I actually felt like I was in Germany (this is a good thing).</p>
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<p>I don't know where I'll wind up living and finally settling in - the company will put me up for as long as it takes to make the transition. The next couple of months I'll spend a great deal of time visiting different areas and hope to find the perfect place to live while there.</p>
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<p>I expect to be there for probably 2 or 3 years before they move me one more time - but I'll make the most of this move and am extremely excited about the move.</p>
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<p>I'll miss being able to get in the car and head south to see my kids; but the time in the car from Minnesota and the time in a plane from Portland is about the same - so I can surely still do this.</p>
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<p>I posted a pic in the Conversation thread of the area. I'll keep you posted on the move!</p>
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