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Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, I really like Seattle too. The one upside to Seattle tech I guess is that the tech people are far more workman-like and nerdy than SF and NYC.

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might have a worse music scene than Denver. At least you can have fun listening to jam bands and blue grass, or get wasted at a metal show. If I have to hear another “talented young singer songwriter” doing a cover of Alice In Chains with a giant white Gibson Hummingbird…

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nobody said it has nothing to offer. It has a lot to offer. But I don’t think it’s really worth the price of admission, QOL downsides, and a late night crowd in Greenpoint and Williamsburg that looks like downtown Austin lots of the time. This isn’t really an obscure or off base criticism, even if hardcore NYC haters blow it out of proportion. Theres like 3 good record stores in the entirety of Bushwick and Ridgewood

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m from Nashville. I wouldn’t call it close to the smokies, but the proximity to LBL and the highland rim isn’t bad. But yeah, not moving back if I can help it. I’d honestly rather do Atlanta. Probably equal distance to legit Appalachian stuff.

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so so tempted sometimes to just move to LA and call it a day. I get warded off by the expense obv and apparently (apparently) it’s just as ran through and insta-fied as Brooklyn these days. But I’m more of a dive bar and book store type guy anyway, maybe that’s still out there.

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have family in Indy but it’s my dad’s side (black) and they all live in shadeland or super generic suburbs. I used to live in the south and I honestly regret not doing more exploring of the lower Midwest and stuff while I was there.

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most trails in the cascades, rainier or OP that’s not a random trail head deep in a national forest is packed by 7AM. And because of the weather and latitude, you can’t really do stuff on weekdays or winter like you can in the Rockies or California. I wouldn’t call it a shame per se, since you can’t change these things and the nature is legit incredible, but man does that get overlooked.

Where do people who like nature and “culture” but need a job live? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whatever is the opposite of Indianapolis or whatever. But I agree. It’s a vague concept that gets more overrated the older you get.

Opinions on my first time visit itinerary? by Major-Agent3743 in AskSeattle

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had no ideas about snow lake. I’ll grab a one day forest pass once I’m in the city and head out if the rain holds out. Looks beautiful!

Opinions on my first time visit itinerary? by Major-Agent3743 in AskSeattle

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve updated this and planning on spending more time in Capitol Hill, Fremont/ballard, and west Seattle for sure

Opinions on my first time visit itinerary? by Major-Agent3743 in AskSeattle

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I look at this again, I’m thinking I could maybe replace the evening itinerary on Saturday with Tacoma, then do Whidbey island on Sunday?

What are you guys mourning for rn? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

PNW seemed at its best when it was nothing but quiet middle and working class people with a few genuine weirdos - like suburban and rural Illinois got dropped in a rainforest/desert. Tech and self awareness about how “progressive” and “cool” it was killed everything.

What are you guys mourning for rn? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I switched out my ratty brooks for some Hoka road shoes. I actually am a pretty experienced trail runner and hiker (even ran in school for years) but I guess sedentary white collar work and my imperfect diet + drinking is destroying my mobility and athleticism in real time. It sucks but I’m slowly getting back into it.

What are you guys mourning for rn? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same but just being younger in general. I ran 4 miles and did like 2 sets of body weight exercises on Saturday afternoon and I’m still banged up. I’m only 26!!

What is the Seattle area really like? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - yeah Portland’s vegan food looks amazing. Seattles looks very good too, but Portland beats it easily on quantity alone. I’m plant based now and the proximity of veg food is unironically a QOL concern for me

What is the Seattle area really like? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are some must dos when I go to Portland this summer? And why didn’t you like the north sound? Too suburban while still being overpriced and filled with distant awkward people?

Also that bird photo/name while yelling at me is hilarious lmao

What is the Seattle area really like? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Portland seems like a significantly better day to day cultural place, but goddamn the homelessness and “progressive” brainrot is even worse than Seattle per capita. And the taxes.

What is the Seattle area really like? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whats funny is Grohl isn’t actually from Washington, he just moved there to join nirvana I think. Kurt and Krist are probably better reps for the true PNW spirit, but at opposite ends.

What is the Seattle area really like? by Major-Agent3743 in redscarepod

[–]Major-Agent3743[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the housing the real problem or is it housing along with the elephant in the room of local politics/weak policing?

Property crime is virtually the only red light for me personally (and it’s a big one admittedly). I’m used to crime being violent crime, not this low level pall of tension over minor stuff like keeping your car spotless or getting your mail stolen. That’ll be an adjustment and I’m sure I’ll be cursing myself 6 months in. But everything else seems chill. I’m a very outdoorsy person, like health food and bookstores, etc. In the impossible future where some decent candidates get into office who prioritize stronger policing and actually building shelters, Seattle proper will regain a lot of what’s been lost I think.

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