As Washingtonians, we're known for rain, Starbucks and forests... but we all know that some of those conceptions of us aren't really true. There's more to us than meets the eye:
1. You went to the east side, like Lake Chelan, for a vacation.
The perfect vacation town in Washington! There are plenty of views, boat rides to go on, and oh, did I mention a trampoline you can jump off of into the lake? If you stop in Cle Elum on the way, set up a visit to the orangutan sanctuary!
2. You tell people you're from Seattle because it's easier than explaining where you really live.
Let's be honest, no one is going to know where Covington is, or Shelton, or really any place that isn't Seattle if they aren't from Washington.
3. You know it doesn't rain nearly as much as tourists think.
Yes, we're known for our abnormal amounts of rain, and it does a lot more than it does in some other places, but more often than not, it's just dark and gloomy outside.
4. When it does rain, you don't need to use an umbrella.
We're used to it - we don't need to cover ourselves. The inclement weather doesn't bother us too much.
5. You support the Seahawks even if you don't watch sports.
The 12th Man is a constant in Washington, so it's no surprise that pretty much everyone supports them, even if they don't like sports. It's practically an unwritten law.
6. You will never forget the "Aroma of Tacoma"
Every time you drive through, you suffer. It smells like hot garbage and rotten eggs all in one.
7. You own a pair of hiking boots but don't hike.
Let's face it - some of just aren't built to hike, or we don't like it, but we own a pair anyways for the "just in case."
8. You and your friends regularly end up in a parking lot looking for something to do.
Western Washington is kind of a boring place. There's usually little to do so you end up taking selfies.
9. The closest "beach town" you get to without leaving the state is either Ocean Shores, Alki, or Long Beach.
They'll get nowhere near real beaches. There are a lot of rocks and most of the time they're freezing cold, but they'll have to do.
10. You understand that there's a lot of coffee better than Starbucks.
Just because we live where Starbucks was founded doesn't mean have to love it. It's good, but there are definitely some other places (Cutters Point) that are a lot better.
