I was lucky to grow up on the Oregon coast, just two hours away from Portland.
To say I had an idyllic childhood would be accurate. This was a town so small and remote that people never locked their doors, because there was no crime. My family knew all of our neighbors, there were no strangers. And the landscapes? The deep forests and open coastline of Oregon is second to none, one of the prettiest sights you will ever see. Now that I’m a bit older, I’m glad I live this close to Portland. I love the small town life, but sometimes I need a bit of culture and excitement, like can only find in Portland. First of all, I believe Portland to be the cultural Mecca of Oregon, the city that has the best museums, art galleries, and musical venues. Oregon has some other great cities, of course, but none of them have the depth and history of Portland. Another reason I love coming to Portland is for the dazzling array of cannabis dispensaries they have to offer. I have a cannabis dispensary near my house, but the stuff it carries is weak and dry compared to the buds I get in Portland. There are many cannabis farms in the Portland area, so the weed here always seems so fresh and fluffy. I have often debated if I should move to Portland, but that seems like a lot of trouble. As much as I love visiting Portland, I like having a house of my own that overlooks the ocean.