L'état de Washington??

The other day, a group of study abroad advisers came to the university to ask us about our experiences. I started talking to one of the advisers when I heard a faint "Washington" somewhere behind me. I whirled around and asked, "Who's from Washington?" I was then introduced to an adviser from Washington State University. She asked me where I go to school, and at the mention of Western, a huge smile spread across her face. "I'm from Mt. Vernon! I love Bellingham!" Wow, I about had a fit; I became so excited! You should know that I brag about Bellingham all the time, but no one has any idea what I'm talking about, so being able to nerd-out about how great Bellingham is with a fellow Washingtonian was so wonderful for me. We talked about the coffee, the music, and the people for a while until we actually started talking about studying abroad. I love how I can still meet a Bellinghamite in Pau, France of all places!