7.03.2011

The Top 25 Things I Learned While in the Pacific Northwest

1. Always, always follow the enthusiastic man offering you breakfast.

2. Go Sasquatch, it's your birthday.

3. The longer the line, the better the food.

4. If you want to buy a typical souvenir t-shirt, one a with a squirrel makes it look cooler.

5. Do not, under any circumstances, rely on the radio for your music needs. Buy cd's if you are desperate.

6. If you are making fun of a state's accent, don't do it front of the natives.

7. Always carry cash, because you never know when a street vendor has just what are looking for.

8. Taking dads on vacation always allows you to do more things (this can also be as substitute for carrying cash).

9. Fusion restaurants may seem weird but are really awesome!

10. Drive on the correct side of the road and beware of one-way streets.

11. Surveillance driving tactics can assist you when you are lost.

12. Read directions before using the shower.

13. When talking to your friends on speaker phone, make sure you tell them so.

14. Watch out for pigeons, they usually hold grudges.

15. 1st Street usually comes after 2nd Street.

16. All the crazies come out in the sunshine in Seattle.

17. When someone calls "Noes Goes," the last person to touch their nose makes the decision.

18. Use your watch when you wear one be aware of what time it is (ie 2:30 am vs. 10 pm).

19. Don't drink Mexican Coke unless you are prepared for an extreme sugar high.

20. Don't believe your mom if she says you have a bad sense of direction, but if you want her to believe you, don't have a good direction streak when she's not there.

21. Elevators are awesome.

22. Pedestrian walk ways are not good places to drive cars.

23. Jumping is so Portland.

24. When in doubt, choose the ice cream shop that smells the best.

25. Free coasters makes just as good a souvenir as anything else.

1 comment:

  1. I agree with #8 (and it work even if you are in your 50s!) And ha to #20!

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