Welcome to the Left Coast!
I moved from my home state of Texas in 1988 (when I was 31) and have NEVER looked back! I LOVE Southern California SO much. In fact, I'm still in awe of the beautiful beaches, mountains, and people.
I realize some folks who've come out here with hopes and dreams of show biz, music, etc. have had some bad experiences and some say negative things about it here. I'm not in show biz (although I write on the side but haven't completed anything to submit). My personal experiences have been wonderful. I can't imagine living my life anywhere else!
I went to Oregon and Washington State for the first time in 2021. I've ALWAYS had a really strong connection to the Pacific Northwest. I fell in love.
I'm in Tx. right now working for/with a friend who has her own small business. I'm a teacher and there's no work in the summer when the kids are out. I need to have a reveue strea. I'm very much enjoying the work we're doing and my friend is progressive and has some liberal friends who are great. She also has some Christian Republican friends who know that when we're around each other no one brings up religion or politics...
I wish you all the best as you've relocated to Oregon!