Washington—where you can ski, hike, and drink locally roasted coffee all before lunch, and no one ever carries an umbrella because that’s how they know you’re not from here. If you’ve ever ordered something “extra vegan, extra local” without blinking, had strong feelings about ferry etiquette, or considered 45°F and drizzling “pretty nice weather,” congratulations—you’re living the Evergreen State life. If these 11 things seem totally normal, congrats—you’re Washington through and through, my friend.
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You Own More Rain Jackets Than Actual Jackets
And none of them have ever actually kept you dry.
You Think Coffee Is a Food Group
Espresso stands on every corner? Basic infrastructure.
You Brag About Being Able to See Mount Rainier—When It’s Out
And you treat it like spotting a rare, magical creature.
You Know “The Mountain” Only Means Rainier, and No One Has to Ask
It’s not a mountain. It’s the Mountain.
You Don’t Even Notice It’s Raining Anymore
If the rain isn’t falling sideways, it’s just “atmospheric ambiance.”
You Have Deep, Unshakable Loyalty to Either Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, or Kraken—Sometimes All at Once…