glad to get out...let me tell you why
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11/28/2007
Moved to the area several years ago, and I'm finally getting out. I've fulfilled my obligations and finally free to go. I cannot wait, and let me tell you why.
On the upside the city is surrounded by beautiful nature with islands on one side, mountains on the other, forests, beaches, etc. You can find tons of good restaurants, from Malaysian to African to European and continental. People are largely well-educated and the area boasts fine educational institutions. British Columbia, Canada just a few hrs to the north, Portland to the south. People are very tolerant of individual thought, dress, etc, and very respectful of privacy.
On the very bad side, the people are lifeless, passionless, fatally introverted, cocky, rude, arrogant, and impossible to get to know. The streets are just filled with loneliness under the grey dome of overcast permanently covering the city. At first you think its just you as a newbie, but then you hear the same story over and over again from others. Do a Net search on "Seattle Freeze" and see my point.
I feel bad for the good people who came here to get involved in the music or art scene, or were duped by "Singles", or for whatever other reason they came to start a new life but were punished by the social disease here. It butts people away and shuts people down, turning even the bright newcomers into another face in the grim shadows of this city.
It rains all the time, the nightlife is pathetic, and the cost of living through the roof. I don't mind spending the money if Im getting something for it, but I can get bad attitude from people much cheaper other places.
If you are an artist or intellectual introvert, for example, and want to be left alone, this is your place. Your neighbors probably won't say much more than "Hello" and your coworkers won't invite you over for dinner. But if you like to enjoy life and feel included, don't let Seattle crush your spirit. Profit from the hardship and mistakes of others.
Granted, everyone has their own personal experience, but you hear it from so many people in this city you wonder if there is something in the air and water.
JasonWASEA | Seattle, WA