Hey, I respond to a lot of them! Even when I'm not sure of what to say. ;)

The Troutdale one doesn't look bad. Pretty close to Portland, still. The Astoria one would be cool, too. Ocean every day!

Keep us posted on when you're going! I think it'll be great for you, actually. And screw Mike. You're not anyone's "problem." Do this for yourself, and you won't have give a flying fuck what he thinks anymore. Unless you want to, of course.