This is the view from our living room. I had to post this because that white stuff you see toward the horizon are the snow-covered Olympic Mountains. I am becoming borderline obsessed with the Olympics. I think they are absolutely stunning when you can see them and coupled with the Puget Sound, it makes for a breathtaking view. It's the kind of view that makes me think it might not matter if I don't make it to the store, or the bank, or finish that load of laundry. It's my zen check. However, it being November and all (which I'm told is the wettest month here in Seattle), and the days becoming very short, we don't see the Olympics much. Saturday, however, it was a crisp, clear day, and there they were. Seeing them with snow is, well, it's hard to describe how it makes me feel. But I love it. Shawn and I watch the Olympics sort of in the same way that I watch football: "Oh wow - did you see that view (play)?" "Oh wait, look at it from this angle!" I wonder if it will ever get old for us.
So far I have not been able to take a picture that even remotely captures the majesty of those mountains. I think it might be better in the spring or summer when it's even more clear. I remember coming to Seattle for the first time and seeing the Cascades and Mount Rainier. I could not get over how gorgeous they were. You could literally look to the north, south and east and see mountains. Then we came over to West Seattle and I was stunned by the fact that there is a mountain range to the west, too.
I'm not sure why the Olympics are my favorite and why I'm so drawn to them. I think it might be that once you cross over them, you've arrived at the Pacific Ocean. Whatever it is, it is one of the biggest reasons I have fallen in love with this place. I could dedicate an entire blog to the Olympics. I just might when the weather gets clear in the spring or summer....
A few more words about my commute: I've started taking another way in because I find it less congested and kind of a fun drive. It takes me by some interesting landmarks, too. This is Starbucks headquarters. I also drive by both stadiums. Here of course is where the Mariners play (if that's what you want to call it):
Right next to that is the Seahawks' stadium, but I haven't been able to get a picture of that because I'm driving. I'll work on that one. It would be cool to get a night picture - they do some interesting things with the lights on it. Of course, you can't have stadiums without strip clubs:
I also drive by the Art Museum, and through the shopping district. And on the West Seattle Bridge I can usually see the Cascades and Mount Rainier, though they are mainly shadows this time of year with the cloud cover. The star of every show out here, however, is the water. The Sound is so blue and so beautiful. I do not know I will ever get used to it, and I sort of hope I don't.
In other news, we are all on the mend and starting to shake off the Seattle sickness that hit us. Lorelei is doing well in school, and as it turns out, she loves math. She subtracted 25 from 150 the other day in the car in her head. She's obviously learning something at school. Shawn continues to job search and is getting a few leads here and there. You know how painful looking for a job is.... He continues to do well in school, though. Everything will come together in time. I think yesterday was my 2-month anniversary for being here. We have come a long way in two months.
Uh-oh. Looks like I'm going to be late for work (again). Whoops. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Enjoy and be safe! And if you are looking for something to do, come to Seattle!
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