I grew up in SW Washington, near Portland, and the weather never bothered me growing up. After living in TX for 8 years, I don't know if I'd have the same tolerance for the rain. But as I'm up here visiting now, I've got to say, there's a part of me that breathes a sigh of relief when I get here and see all the trees and greenery. Everything seems cleaner-- the air I breathe during morning runs, the streets and highways, etc.
One thing that felt strange is being among a lack of racial diversity here in my parent's ward, and around town.
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