Seattle

There are many things I miss about my hometown. In no particular order, here are 12:

• Breakfast at Pike Place
• Thai Food on the Ave
• The things you see as you work your way down to the waterfront
• People watching - Westlake, Broadway, Seattle Center
  
• Festivals - Sea Fair, Bumbershoot,The Bite of Seattle
  
• Days spent on the lake (there are many)
• Lazy weekends on Queen Anne and Green Lake
• The vibe - the city has musical roots, it influences everything
• Nature - You're sandwiched between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges, Mt. Rainier is ever-present, the trees are as big as they come, the air is crisp and water is everywhere
• Dick's burger and shake
  
• Summer - Seattle summers are the best kept secret in Northwest
  
• Friends and family