Florida to Washington, Why?!?!

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

Here I am a year later and I still live in Washington and I am just getting back from a month in Brasil and I know for a fact that I need to live somewhere with sun ! I’m finishing my lease up until April 2026 and I think I’m heading back to either Florida or Arizona ! I will miss Washington but I just can’t keep doing this whole SAD every winter

[@Zak_How]

Might be moving out that way in July. Been in Florida most of my life so kind of scared. We'll see what happens

[@blake.youtsey]

😂Why are you scared?

[@misteriknow2069]

Moved from Jax FL to Orlando FL to Seattle WA....11 years ago. Most people ask me WHY too lol. Even after a decade later. Despite these talks of a "mass West Coast exodus"...there's a ton of us ex Floridians who fled to WA. For the exact reasons you mentioned: hiking, mountain access (can't live without Mt Rainier), cooler weather, no humidity, natural disasters, mosquitoes, moderate seasons, chill non judgy people, and that perfect blend of nature and city. The seafood is debatable, since I like Pacific and Atlantic seafood equally 😆. But yeah...the PNW is the country's best kept secret even in 2023. (Especially summer when the rest of the country is melting and suffering)

[@blake.youtsey]

That is all spot on, I need to check out more places on the Atlantic for seafood I know the quality is there for sure. I was on the gulf side and for some reason it didn't measure up in my perspective. Glad you are found your place here!

[@jenniferschwarz914]

All those same reasons! Originally from Bellingham, moved to Spokane, 12 years ago. Love it! All 4 seasons! Cost of living! The best! Great video!

[@blake.youtsey]

That’s awesome, the east side is beautiful too! Thank you for watching!

[@chriscathey2393]

I spent half my life in Florida and half my life in South Dakota. Currently back in Florida dealing with sweltering heat and tons of mosquitoes. I am looking forward to moving to the Olympic Peninsula by the first of the year.

[@blake.youtsey]

The Olympic Peninsula is beautiful, let me know if I can help you in your move!

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

It’s just the constant grey skies that bother me !!!!

[@blake.youtsey]

Same, it’s really getting to me right now!

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

@@blake.youtsey I am in the Caribbean now for 2 weeks and it has helped sooo much ! I am actually Excited to get back to Washington now

[@zenpool1]

Hello from Bellingham neighbor ! Originally Hoosiers , living in Sudden Valley .

[@blake.youtsey]

Hello! Sudden valley is beautiful!

[@tommunyon2874]

Moved back to Washington from Florida in 1993.

[@blake.youtsey]

What part of WA are you living?

[@tommunyon2874]

@@blake.youtsey Puget Sound

[@7dogguy]

hey i really want to move to pnw how do you afford it out there

[@blake.youtsey]

There is a pretty good job market out here depending on where you live. What industry are you in?

[@7dogguy]

@@blake.youtsey tbh I just resell on eBay make about 3000 a month I could get a job if needed though lol from West Virginia

[@RemingtonW]

what lights do you use??? they look so good

[@blake.youtsey]

Rocking the mount dog soft box, and some random light wands on tripods from Amazon 😂😉