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.
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
And yes, your wardrobe is about 40% team gear.
You’ve Argued About the Best Ferry and the Best Ferry Route
And you have a personal horror story about missing one by that much.
You Casually Say “The East Side” or “The Peninsula” Like Everyone Knows What You Mean
Context is for amateurs.
You Treat Flannel as Both a Lifestyle Choice and a Weather Strategy
Bonus points if it’s paired with hiking boots and artisan coffee.
You Know There’s a Giant Rivalry Between “Seattle People” and “Eastern Washington People”
One side wears Gore-Tex and sips cortados. The other side rides ATVs and sips Rainier beer. Both think they’re right.
You Secretly Love the Fact That Tourists Carry Umbrellas—Because It’s How You Spot Them Instantly
Local pro tip: just get wet, you’ll dry later.
If this list had you nodding while sipping a lavender cold brew and squinting up at a maybe-sorta-visible mountain peak, congrats—you’re Washington through and through. So grab your puffy vest, your reusable coffee cup, and your passive-aggressive driving habits, and keep living that misty, mossy, magical Evergreen life.
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