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April 01, 2004
Seattle I: finally!
I love cities...I don't know why, but I do. I think it's the kind of anonymity that you can have on the city streets that I could never have back in the small town where I come from. Seattle was no exception.
We got there, everything was green and smelled of springtime. It was wonderful. It wasn't too cold, nor does it ever get too hot. The sun never came out while we were there, but it didn't bother me quite so much...somehow it was still bright and happy outside, far from the dreary cloudy days in Iowa.
And, one afternoon...it rained. It wasn't like rain I've known before...and it smelled so sweet. I have never been so happy walking door to door in the rain before.
The city itself was amazing. I felt like I could have gotten lost for days and days, just discovering all there was to see. And, the suburbs were great. The people were so nice. More than once, we got caught in conversation with someone at their doorstep. Who does that in the Midwest? Here we're so dang annoyed by people we just want to get rid of them.
I think the thing that surprised me the most was how diverse of a town it seems to be. People of all ages, all races were along the same street, in the same places. I'm sure that's not the case everywhere in the city, but it was refreshing. It was almost like a brochure...you know, where they wanted to appeal to everyone, so they purposely diversified the people. Not like here where all the white kids are together, and so are all the Asians, and African-Americans. It's kind of sad to me.
I guess I fell in love with that city...it felt like a hometown should feel. maybe someday I'll get to go back for a visit or longer...
Posted by Angelina at April 1, 2004 02:47 PM
Comments
Kind of makes you long for the new heaven and new earth when all of the races and nations will enjoy each other in God's presence. A very nice piece, Angelina.
By the way, I keep meaning to call you and tell you that I'm coming to Kirsten's shower, but I somehow never make it to the phone at a good time. Does this count?
Posted by: Kathy at April 1, 2004 09:58 PM
it sure does. I tried to find you at church last night, but didn't, so I think we're probably even.
Posted by: Angie at April 1, 2004 10:47 PM