Tidbits from Seattle:
I forgot my shampoo, toothpaste, deoderant, and face wash, but that's the least of my concerns. I don't have Northface shoes on...does that make me stick out? I think you can tell how long someone's lived here by the ruggedness of their shoes-the deeper and more crevacy the rubber soles, the longer they've been in relationship with Seattle. Currently, I'm sitting at a bus stop-trying to act like I know what I"m doing. Trying to be cool and hip as I jaunt down ideas in my notebook. Shoot-I don't have any coffee in my hand.
Everyone here is active! I love it! Biking, hiking, walking, running, swimming-all things that I have done while here. Oh yes-and jumping (ok...stepping off) a high diving board. People don't look at you funny when you are wearing spandex and a bike helmet. It's the norm. So are happy hours, good cheap food abounds at early and late hours of the evening. Must replenish after all the adventures.
While running around Green Lake (There were people wearing long sleeves, in August, how crazy!) I was reflecting on the beauty of the scenery while I was also reflecting upon the freedom that comes from anonymity. I loved the fact that nobody knew me, that I was this stranger in a new town. That's one of the key reasons I like to travel. There are no memories in a visiting city, neither good nor bad, there are no hurts in a visiting city, no responsibilities or obligations, only potentials.
Can you pronounce "Pho". Do you have some bubble tea to sip on as you decide which noodle bowl you will choose? Don't worry, nobody judged me for not being able to pronounce this chinatown and U"dub" staple. The only thing I got picked on for was saying "ya'll". But ya'll...what else do you use? Question-how do you possessify ya'll? Ya'll's?
I suggest a trip to Seattle. And also having a friend who is a wonderful hostess to welcome you in. Thanks Ash!
I forgot my shampoo, toothpaste, deoderant, and face wash, but that's the least of my concerns. I don't have Northface shoes on...does that make me stick out? I think you can tell how long someone's lived here by the ruggedness of their shoes-the deeper and more crevacy the rubber soles, the longer they've been in relationship with Seattle. Currently, I'm sitting at a bus stop-trying to act like I know what I"m doing. Trying to be cool and hip as I jaunt down ideas in my notebook. Shoot-I don't have any coffee in my hand.
Everyone here is active! I love it! Biking, hiking, walking, running, swimming-all things that I have done while here. Oh yes-and jumping (ok...stepping off) a high diving board. People don't look at you funny when you are wearing spandex and a bike helmet. It's the norm. So are happy hours, good cheap food abounds at early and late hours of the evening. Must replenish after all the adventures.
While running around Green Lake (There were people wearing long sleeves, in August, how crazy!) I was reflecting on the beauty of the scenery while I was also reflecting upon the freedom that comes from anonymity. I loved the fact that nobody knew me, that I was this stranger in a new town. That's one of the key reasons I like to travel. There are no memories in a visiting city, neither good nor bad, there are no hurts in a visiting city, no responsibilities or obligations, only potentials.
Can you pronounce "Pho". Do you have some bubble tea to sip on as you decide which noodle bowl you will choose? Don't worry, nobody judged me for not being able to pronounce this chinatown and U"dub" staple. The only thing I got picked on for was saying "ya'll". But ya'll...what else do you use? Question-how do you possessify ya'll? Ya'll's?
I suggest a trip to Seattle. And also having a friend who is a wonderful hostess to welcome you in. Thanks Ash!
I LOVE that you had such a great time. Maybe we should move together. Just a thought. :)
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