- you experientially discredit the widespread belief that rain perpetually falls when after 10 days, it has only sprinkled once in the middle of the night. (But locals remind us the rain is coming… ☺).
- the slightly effeminate man you meet on the elevator introduces his dog as “Blue State,” because naturally he says, “the dog’s mother works as a fundraiser for the democratic party.” (I'm still trying to figure out if he was referring to himself as the mother.)
- you look out your balcony and the neighborhood crack addict is rifling through the trash, and of course, pulls out none other than a Starbucks beverage that she promptly finishes.
- same sex couples holding hands are as common as a cup of coffee.
- you begin to scoff at the camera-toting tourists flocking around the original Starbucks, waiting 15 minutes in line for their frappucinos. (They can easily walk to 6 other locations within 4 blocks and wait only 2 minutes.)
- the smell of Indiana pig farms or chicken in Arkansas no longer remind you of home. Now, the pungent stench of raw seafood at the market brings a familiar warmth to your heart.
- you're apartment is so small you're forced to hang your bicycles from your bedroom wall.
- you drive thirty minutes to find the nearest Wal-Mart, only to discover that it has not received the standard “Supercenter” upgrade. (Surprisingly though, that infamous Wal-Mart crowd never changes!)
- you remember each of the three overweight people you’ve seen in the last 10 days.
- you race up Queen Anne hill to a park with a crowded city overlook every evening to see if you can catch Mt. Rainier in all her sunset glory.
- the salmon ladder is a popular tourist spot. Who knew watching salmon literally jump up a man-made "staircase" from sea water to fresh water could be so exciting?
- the bank, video store, dry cleaners, market, and a plethora of restaurants are all within a one-block walk.
Warning: obligatory cheesy conclusion -
And you know you live in Seattle when you can't believe you get to experience such a great adventure!
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Alright, I can't stand it anymore!! We've been trying to hold our silent cries of jealousy back and be sincerely happy for all of your Seattle experiences, but this post was the last straw. Scott and I count Seattle as one of our most favorite cities. I can picture where you live very clearly and it is a feast for the senses. I would love to be able to run up Queen Anne hill every night! For now, we will just suffer silently and live vicariously through you and Ashley, but I hope someday we will get a turn to experience it as our 'home'. Thanks for sharing. :)
Hello to both of you,
It was good to hear from you again.
You know Grandpa and I were in Seattle once. We walked the waterfront, ate lunch there, and scheduled a trip to the island out in the bay or whatever you call it (I believe it was Puget Sound}. When we got back to the boat, it had been cancelled. There was a man who had gone crazy and was shooting at people. I was really disappointed. It was to be a salmon dinner and Indians dancing.
What a bummer.
We went to a ball game, I believe it was "The Kingdome." You know if we went somewhere there was a pro-ball team, your grandpa had to go.
I know it is a great adventure for you and I am happy you are getting to experience the beauty of the place besides all the sinful things.
Be careful and know that I love you very much. You are always in my prayers.
Grandma.
And how many of those things are supposed to make me want to live out there! :)
I have several pictures from that same spot at Queen Ann. You're making me very sad!
Eat some fish and chips for me from Ivars.
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