Showing posts with label Washington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The PNW.

Well, if you didn't already know it, you know that I live in the Pacific Northwest.  Ah, yes.  The PNW.

And you know what else?  I am a true PNW-er.  Want to know how I know, besides actually living in it?  Well, let's look at a few facts.


1.  I don't honk my horn.   When someone cuts me off or does something stupid on the road I somehow forget I have a horn.  I do, however, sometimes wish I would've honked it after the fact.  Nick, who grew up on the east side of the state, is usually there to honk the horn for me.  What would I do without him..


2.  I don't own an air conditioner nor do I ever plan on it.  It gets hot occasionally around here, but it also gets cool enough at night that you can just open the windows to cool the house down.


3.  I drive a Subaru Outback.  Ah yes.  The stereotypical western Washington vehicle of choice.  If you lived in Bellingham you'd see at least 30 cars that look EXACTLY like mine (same color, same year, etc.).



4.  I shop at REI.
  This could mostly be because Nick works there, but before he did it was our go-to store for our outdoor things.  Especially garage sale time.  What other kind of gigantic used sale is going to allow you to find every kind of recreational equipment?   Although, I wish I could shop there more, but sometimes it just costs too much when things aren't on sale.

Yes, we're pretty much wearing the same jacket.  His is just a little nicer than mine, but it's still the same brand.

5.  My husband wears socks and sandals.  He says it's because he has bad circulation in his hands/feet (I believe it), but I can still make fun of him, right?

http://www.lolriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Funny-eCard-Your-socks-look-great-with-your-sandals-said-no-one-ever.jpg


6.  I enjoy camping and hiking.  Okay, I know not all people around here like camping, but I think the fact that we both like it means that we're living in a good place.  Don't you agree?



So, would you fit in the PNW?  Or am I missing something?

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

What's so cool about Washington anyways?

I'm sure there are some of you out there that are asking that question.  What's so cool about Washington, huh?


Well, I have come today to share with you some of the things that I think make Washington so cool.  I love living in this state.




One.   Seattle.  Okay, this is pretty self-explanatory.  What's better than an beautiful, hipster-filled, big city?  I don't know either. 


 Two.   Jazz Alley.  I love Jazz Alley.  I have been to many shows there and it is one of my favorite venues to see great live shows.  It's not that big and you sit at cozy tables and can order dinner, desserts, and yummy drinks.  My favorite show has definitely been Tower of Power.  What is hip?

Three.   The ocean.  I may not live on the ocean, but I love being able to visit it when I want to.  I know it's not tropical or even sandy in some parts, but hey, you can't complain when you get to see and experience it!


Four.   Lakes.  If you don't like swimming in the ocean (not to mention it's ridiculously cold and I am not an ocean swimmer) then the lakes will be more of use to you.  My favorite place in the world is on a lake.



Five.   Trees.  I can't hide it.  I love living near forests.  I love the green and the critters that live in them.  There's something soothing about trees.


Be prepared for a part two to come soon ;)

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Washington State Bucket List

I've lived in the state of Washington my entire life.  That is a long time.  At least to me it's a long time.

There are a lot of things that I haven't done around here.  A lot of things that I really should do!

Introducing...

A mini bucket list for my Washington State must-dos!  Let's get on with it shall we?  (Yes, get on with it! - Holy Grail anybody?)


1.  Explore and see Mt. St. Helens

2.  Eat dinner at the Space Needle

3. Visit the EMP

4.  Check out the Seattle Art Museum

5.  Visit the Seattle aquarium

6.  Explore the San Juan islands and hike around

7.  Complete the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier

8.  Drink Starbucks in the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center building

9.  Stay the night at a hotel in Leavenworth


11.  Climb Mt. Adams with my husband (he's already done it twice, I think I can do it one time, ha!)

12.  Backpack in the Hoh Rainforest

13.  Explore the Skagit Tulip Festival

14.  Explore Deception Pass

15.  Hike the Enchantments

16.  Visit the Ape Caves

17.  Kayak somewhere in the Puget Sound


PS. All pictures are taken from Google and are linked to the correct owner(s).