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I recently took a quiz (you know one of those that come up on your Facebook Feed?) and the result told me that I should be living in Los Angeles. My current city is Seattle and it’s been my city for a few decades. Who knows where my next city could possibly be. There is so much love in Seattle right now. Seattle loves Seattle. I think our football team has something to do with it…wink wink. Lately, I’ve been thinking…I love Seattle and this is why…
1. Seattle knows coffee. My bi-coastal friend told me that the very best barista in Los Angeles doesn’t even compare to the worst barista in Seattle. Our coffee is the real deal. Hello Vivace.
2. The Sounders. We love our Seattle sports when they do well, and we also hate them when they do bad. Sounders Soccer is different. Seattle has shown the whole country how to be true soccer fans.
3. Seattle supports love and marriage for all.
4. Seattle is beautiful with the mountains, forests, lakes…beauty. I can see Mount Rainier from my back yard and the view never gets old.
5. There is money in Seattle and the wealthy dress like any other hipster on Capital hill. People are real and less flashy here. We do look really good on paper.
6. And of course, Seattle knows music. Some of the most influential bands have come from Seattle. Seattle has many venues, labels, talent, and music geeks. Seattle is an indie-rock paradise. Our rockstars never forget where they came from. Speaking of music, did you see the video of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis surprising a bus full of New Yorkers? Watch. You’ll love it. I love it.
7. Art is really about art.
8. Many complain about Seattle gray, but gray weather is perfect nap weather.
9. Oh….did I mention that we have the best bartender in America? Murray Stenson. He’s famous.
10. Seattle design is authentic. We embrace reclaimed and natural materials. We see restaurants in Las Vegas and New York emulating Seattle Restaurant Design.
{Ballard neighborhood. Source}
11. August in Seattle.
12. Seattle loves brunch. I heart brunch. It’s such a treat and you also get to enjoy your wonderful coffee (see #1) too. We have amazing breakfast brunch spots in Seattle and they are worth the wait.
Skillet
13. We take downward dog literally. There is such thing called doga. Look in West Seattle. Seattleites take yoga seriously and canines do too. Namaste. Speaking of the other dog, we have a signature hot dog style – just go to any late night food cart for the Seattle signature all-beef dog or brat, cream cheese, and grilled onions.
14. Seattle is very techy. We are defined as a highly technological trend setting town. The big major corporations are from Seattle. Tech is everywhere. It’s funny how someone is 3 feet away and we communicate via technology.
15. KEXP
These are a few reasons why I love my city. Every neighborhood is an area to explore and discover more of Seattle’s charm. It’s definitely a bonus having my friends and family close by. Seattle is a trend setting city with its own unique appeal. There are many things people criticize about Seattle. The rain is one of them. Honestly, it doesn’t rain as much as people think. I don’t even remember the last time it rained this winter. I’m sure it was weeks ago. When it doesn’t rain for a long time, people actually say the miss the rain. People also call Seattle cold and use the term Seattle Freeze – It’s not that people here are unfriendly, we are just giving each other space. I heart Seattle and go Seahawks!