Footprints behind me, blank slate ahead: Why I'm excited to move to Corvallis, and why you should be excited to visit me there

Since my super exciting e-mail a couple weeks ago admitting me to Oregon State's graduate school, I've spent almost every free web-minute researching OSU and Corvallis in general. I did all of this during the waiting process as well, but it's even more exciting now that I know I'm moving there for sure. I'm learning about my future home, and getting happier about it by the minute as I become more familiar with it.

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Now indulge me, and let me tell you some of the top things I like about the area. Did you know...

...that Corvallis was named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and they have 47 public parks within the city limits?
...that all public transit in Corvallis is FREE?
...that Corvallis is Oregon's most bike-friendly city, and 10% of commuters go by bike?
...that Corvallis buys more power from renewable sources than any other city in the NATION?
...that the Benton County Library in Corvallis is one of the 10 best public libraries in the nation in relation to population? And library cards are free to Benton County residents!
...that there are 2 farmers markets each week during market season?
...each July, Corvallis hosts da Vinci Days, a science, art, and music festival featuring the Graand Kinetic Challenge, based on the original Kinetic Grand Championship of my sweet Humboldt County, California? (And I'm planning on going this year!)
...that Frommer's Travel Guide ranked Corvallis as the 10th best city of ANY size in the country?
...that Farmer's Insurance has named Corvallis as America's safest small city multiple times? (That one's for you, Mom.)