Reviews & Comments
Portland, OR
re: Portland, Oregon -The Good, The Bad, The Ugly -
5/1/2008I was born in Portland and have lived in Salem for my whole life. I'm thinking of moving back to portland because it has more job oppertunities then here. I think I can answer the reason why people don't look you in the eye and smile at you when you're walking down the street. Despite the fun, "hip", and outgoing nature of Portland that I love, there's a lot of people who are a few fries short of a happy meal, such as homeless people, drunks, schitzos, so if you live in a big city with a lot of that then your best defense is to be aloof. Be aware of who's around you and what's going on but don't pay too much attention to people to where it's noticable. I love Portland. It gives the big city vibe without being overwhelming. And most of all, it does have afforadable living. For a single gal such as myself, I live in a pretty nice, historic appartment building and it only costs me $515 a month. I'm okay with it being a little shabby and the surroundings may not be the best, but some cracks in the wall and a drunk or two walking by outside is better then being on the streets.
Oregon, OR
I love Oregon! -
5/1/2008I'm a born and raised Oregonian, haven't lived anywhere else, and I love it here. I was born in Portland and raised in Salem, with family up in Redmond and Bend. I think this place is beautiful, and there's a lot of diversity and freedom of living here. In portland, you can walk down the street and see two men holding hands and people walk by them and smile and are kind to them. You can be a pagan and be treated respectfully. You can just be yourself here and there's so many good things about this place.