I just read the morning paper, and then there was 'The Host' front page, I was shell shocked, as it was being treated like it was some kind of gem. And I know this is the same reveiwer who gave mediocore reviews to Batman and Avengers. Getting the applauding man in the newspaper is very rare.

Yup, I want both of those. Were I not strapped for cash right this moment, I'd be adding both to the cart and checking out. Thanks for the heads up!

I'll preface this by saying it's not for everyone. The jokes about it raining a lot here are for a reason. It rains a fucking lot, only because I have lived in this area all my life am I fine with it. Whenever it does it get sunny it is not uncommon that it will still be 50-60 degrees out. 

Yet you are very close to the water and there is no end to the amount of good restaurants you can find. The people here are mostly friendly to one another unless you're being a prick. The city itself is huge and you can find multiple spots within it that might as well be their own cities. All types of movie theaters and entertainment to find. Also we have a huge market right on the water that holds all different types of unique stores and restaurants. During the summer we have a bunch of different festivals that take place at various parks around the city. Not to mention the convention center (which is huge) plays hosts to all different sorts of cons around the year. 

I would definitely say visit here first before making your decision, and if you come during summer and think the small amount of time where is doesn't rain for 20+ days is common you would be sorely mistaken. Also I better mention that when it doesn't rain for an extended period of time you can feel and see the air over the city become more and more smoggy, but that may just affect me because I've lived here so long. 

Hope any of this info helps!

I only moved to Seattle two years ago, but I grew up in the area. I lived in Bellevue before Seattle and that's only ten minutes away. Why?

Thanks Ian :)