I was completely across the country, but the sky and weather in Hartford, Connecticut wanted me to believe that I had not left the Pacific Northwest.

Ya know, I feel the same about Japan every day. I keep seeing things that are just like home, and the energy here, while faster than Seattle is a little bit the same. It's odd, but welcoming at the same time. At least for me. ^ ^'''

Ooooooh.... Coconut ice cream.... *dies thinking of it*