Congrats then? Is it a happy reunion?
You sound a lot like me on the PNW vs New England thing. New Englanders are my people. They move fast, talk fast, and tell you what they are thinking. I can't handle the PNW brand of glaring passive aggression, and what I consider "honest" they consider "rude". Not to mention way, way better public transit.
But the PNW is beautiful. I love the weirdness out here and the coffee / beer / food culture. There's no better place in the country to appreciate nature while still living in a big city.
I've come to the conclusion the grass will always be greener. My heart will always ache for the other coast and the people I'm far from, regardless of which side I live on. But I'm lucky that I've gotten to really experience both, and maybe when I retire I'll just be a nomad and hop between each coast.