Bellingham, Washington is a place that captures everyone's hearts. It holds some of the world's most beautiful views, unique people, and interesting cultures. Each September, almost 3,000 kids will move to Bellingham to start college at Western Washington University. We are halfway done with fall quarter (bless up), and by now, I'm sure you've noticed the quirks of Bellingham and have probably picked up on a few of them. Bellingham has its way of leaving its mark on Bellinghamsters, and here are the top 15 most common ways it does just that.
1. You learn about 20 different ways to describe the rain.
For example: sprinkling, spitting, pouring, raining cats and dogs, pissing, showering, down pour, etc.
2. You learn 50 different slang words for Marijuana.
We have the best weed in Washington. If that isn't enough incentive to move here, I don't know what is.
3. Chacos suddenly appear on your feet, and you're not entirely sure where they came from.
We've been rocking those sexy straps since 1989.
4. You frequently find yourself in a hammock.
Lets be real. Chances are, you're at Boulevard Park.
5. You actively participate in the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Even though, statistically, you're probably white.
6. Seeing people without shoes on does not astonish you.
This way, they are never separated from the Earth.
7. Same goes for people without clothes on.
I low-key wish I had the confidence to strut my stuff on campus, but I'll leave that up to the true hippies.
8. You have hiked Oyster Dome.
And sat on the top contemplating life and if sweating in front of your crush was worth the hike. Side note: it wasn't.
9. You make at least one vegan friend.
These are the best types of friends in my completely unbiased, personal opinion.
10. Quinoa is a staple in your diet now.
I would bet $5 you ate some today, and then I would use that $5 to go buy more quinoa.
11. You suddenly become a National Geographic photographer specializing in sunsets that overlook the bay.
If you don't believe me, check anyone's Snapchat story ever.
12. Your love for Bernie never kindles.
See what I did there?
13. You develop a new passion for crepes you have never felt before.
Dollar Crepe Day should be a national holiday where banks close, school is canceled and no one has to go to work... Well, except for the people who work at AB Crepes.
14. You say "Go Viks" just as often as you say "dude" or "recycling."
Do well on a test? Go Viks! Fall down the stairs? Go Viks! Awkward silence? Go Viks!
15. You wake up every morning and thank Bernie you go to Western.
It doesn't matter if you are religious or not, Bernie Sanders will always be a higher being in your eyes.
All jokes aside though, Bellingham has helped shape you into the best version of yourself, and you are so grateful to live there.
