I feel so thankful (and lucky!) to be living in Northern California. I do miss the city, but like M. expressed earlier, it feels like we're tucked away in the mountains yet SF is accessible in a half hours' time by both car and train.
SF is where my heart is - at least for right now; I will admit Portland seems to be whispering to me softly, but she's not quite calling my name yet.
There are certain values and aspects of an urban environment that are important to me that SF encompasses that seem to be present in Portland as well, but I have never been there and frankly, it is really difficult moving to a place you have never visited.
We've done this twice in six months and it's not as romantic and adventurous as it seems - it is expensive, stressful, and exhausting!
I really hope we can stay here or perhaps M. will choose another gig in the Bay area for her next position. She is happier here too so that makes things a little less stressful for us both being more comfortable in our location and living space.
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