I know - I've had that thought too, reading your sitch. Look- Portland is beautiful. You're close to the Oregon coast, which is spectacular....Microbreweries - wine tasting...sporting opportunities (my family is originally from that part of the country so I'm very familiar). Go check out Seattle. The southern part of Oregon is only 4 hours a way and there's all kinds of great things to do there as well. I'm a big believer in getting out doors when you're blue. I know the scheduling thing is hard (personally I think its been a huge factor in my STBX's depression and the distance that developed between us). Take good physical care of yourself rightnow - and watch out for badge bunnies! You're particularly vulnerable at the moment.
