- I can say "The mountain's out!" and people will know what I mean. And there will be a mountain to point at.
- There's a coffee shop on every corner.
- There are more Subarus than pickups.
- The people all know the difference between Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai food.
- Nobody thinks it's weird that my city has 5 quadrants.
- Everyone knows how to say Issaquah, Puyallup, Chehalis, Couch, and Willamette.
- I'll be able to assume that the people with umbrellas are tourists.
- About half my friends live in the woods.
- I overhear regular people in discussion using terms like "localvore," and "freegan."
- Chacos can be worn any day of the year.
- People around me know the meaning of "U-Dub," "the Schnitz," and, of course, "jo-jos" :)
- Bridges are everywhere and there are no tolls.
- The bike lanes in the city are wider than the car lanes.
- Any eco-system I want is within a couple hours driving distance: mountain, beach, rainforest, oceanic sound, waterfall paradise, hot springs, desert.
- I can blame everything on ex-Californians.
- Normal people recycle.
- People drive politely.
- Mossy front yards are welcome.
- I can almost look forward to a mild earthquake.
- I no longer have to worry about tornados. [Unless I live in Aumsville?!]
- "Weird" is considered a term of endearment.
- My neighbors are as passionate about their microbrews as some people are about their political parties.
- I can enjoy First Thursdays again.
- Trees are green in January.
- 50% of people say they hate Starbucks, but 60% of people go there.
- Birkenstocks and beards are plain jane.
- No waitress blinks twice when I ask for my order to be vegetarian.
- None of the sports teams are really any good.
- I can once again enjoy the deliciousness of Burgerville. Yes, please.
- I can navigate the geography without a map.
I'll know I'm back home when . . .
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This sounds like some sort of paradise. I like that I didn't know everything in your list. Only the people that consider that a residence at some point in their life should be pleased to know all of it. :)
What it, KB. I was born in California. But otherwise, this list makes me think I need to move.
Well, failing to proofread my speedy typing ends yet again in embarrassment. I meant to write "Watch it, KB."
But "what it" seems like an interesting question/statement too.
are you talking about portland? because keith painted a rather different picture of that city...
Donnie >> Indeed, I am talking about Portland. I could have added a few others, such as: "The forecast is always the same October through June: 'Rain likely.'" // "Residents know the shades of difference between mist, showers, and rain." // "No one blinks an eye at forecasts like 'Cloudy with a chance of showers' and 'Misty with showers in the late afternoon, followed by rain in the evening.'"
Also, keep in mind that the polite driving that I love is the same driving that drives Keith nuts. Moral of the story? Different strokes for different folks.
Nick >> I will watch it. And I will gladly help you haul boxes if you decide to move :)
Anthony >> It is a paradise to me! I think you'd like it, too-- particularly away from the city. You can be in that one half of my friends who live in the woods :D
awwww good stuff! I liked readin through this list. Good stuff
HA! I loved this. Are you home now? We're headed to Portland tomorrow to hit downtown and the market.
I'd like to add Hot Lime Cheetos to the list. They are NO WHERE to be found in those eastern parts. Some people don't notice but believe me, I do. Welcome back to the Northwest Kessia. It's good to be home, huh?
Sadly, this post is only to hold me over until I can get back there. . . . whenever that might be. . . . *Sigh. Soak up that NW love for me, girls!
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