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| 2014 Sammy's Blobslayers |
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Bellingham, Washington is situated on the shores of
Bellingham Bay at the base of Mount Baker; so far north it's almost Canada. Western
Washington University resides in Sehome Arboretum overlooking the bay. It is
such a beautiful place to live and learn.
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| Old Main Through the Trees |
I absolutely love being at college! I feel like my eyes are
open and seeing the world I was blind to before. I have had many incredible and
eye-opening classes as well as many amazing professors. I'm looking forward to
the next two years as I will be taking all upper division courses from my
majors (psychology and sociology). One of the greatest things about college for
me is the independence. When I was on and recovering from treatment one of my
biggest worries was that I would always be dependent on others. Living in
Bellingham for the past two years has shown me that that will definitely not be
the case.
I love the city of Bellingham so much! It is the only place
I've ever lived where I feel a sense of community. It appeals to my "hippie" nature with its focus on reducing environmental impact as well as promoting small
local businesses. I have many favorite places in Bellingham and I thought I'd
share here with you guys.
Restaurants:
Mallard ice cream
– all their ice cream is homemade and it’s my belief that Mallards is home to
the best peppermint ice cream ever.
La Fiamma pizza –
potato pesto pizza, you gotta try it!
Boomer' s drive-in
– waffle fries and awesome shakes. Much better drive-in than Dick's (sorry
Seattleites, but it’s true)
Coffeehouses:
Avelino Coffee –
makes their own caramel = best caramel mocha I've ever had
Woods coffee –
peppermint bark mocha = best holiday coffee drink (yes it's better than
Starbucks)
Bookstores:
Michael's Books –
great used bookstore for those who love old book smell (I got to see a first
edition copy of To Kill a Mockingbird
last week, which was incredible)
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| View from the boardwalk |
Village Books –
awesome local bookstore
Places:
Boulevard Park/Taylor
Dock – a beautiful boardwalk by the bay overlooking the ocean and
mountains. The most incredible view at sunset on a clear spring or summer
evening.
Bellingham Farmer's Market
– a very fun Saturday outing
#1 Favorite Place:
Pickford Film Center
– A local art house movie theater staffed primarily by volunteers. They show
independent movies, documentaries and foreign films, in other words movies you
wouldn't see anywhere else. Because I love movies so much, I've always wanted
to work at a movie theater. Now I do. For at least two hours a week I volunteer
at the Pickford Film Center selling tickets and concessions. It is so fun to
work with such great people who love movies as much or more than I do. Plus I
get a free movie pass every time I volunteer.
I can't believe college is halfway over already. It has been
such a wonderful experience so far I've learned so much and I have made many
new friends. I'm really looking forward to what the next year will bring.
Mischief managed,
Sammy
P.S.I moved off campus to an apartment this year, which is
very exciting. If you would like my new address please send me an e-mail.
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