Why, depsite approaching my 7th month of moderate-to-no employment, I have no inclination to leave Portland anytime soon:

Because The New York Times won't stop writing articles about how cool this place is!

And also:
...a dedication to the things that really matter: hearty food and drink, cultural pursuits both high and low, days in the outdoors and evenings out with friends. It’s the good life, and in Portland it still comes cheap.

Thanks to Matthias and Catherine for the tip!