I was basically terrified that when I got off the plane in Seattle that I would immediately want to fly back home, have a huge bowl of Lucky Charms, and go to bed...but I didn't. I was picked up at the airport, went straight to a restaurant I was terribly under-dressed for, ordered some wine, and ate fried calamari. So I'd say within the first hour of being there I felt about ten times cooler. My favorite part about my visit to Seattle was definitely the FOOD. It was all so authentic and fresh. Expensive....but totally worth it. My biggest concern was the weather which affects the most stressful part of my life....my hair. It was raining the majority of the time I was there, BUT my hair wasn't frizzing because of the low humidity so.....crisis averted. I met with Target execs over some Jimmy John's (they're my kind of people) and they couldn't have been more welcoming. I can't wait to get back to the Pacific Northwest and I can't believe I get to live there full time in just a few months. I still strongly encourage those who don't have post-grad plans to look into areas you never thought you'd be. You may hate it or you may love...but you'll never know unless you try! Being open to relocation is a great way to get a company's attention. It's always hard making a decision to leave friends and family, but no move ever has to be permanent.
Below are a few pics from the highlights of my trip!
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| I hate flying but this view was worth it. Possibly part of Yellowstone? I couldn't hear the pilot over the sound of my ears exploding at 32,000 feet. |
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| Downtown Seattle. |
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| On top of the world at Kerry Park. Eiffel Tower in the background. |
| .......jk. |
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| Pike Place Market. The oldest public farmers' market in the US. The seafood, fruit, and vegetables looked so amazing, but the jewelry and clothes were even better. |
