Living in Washington State does not just mean residing in a rainy part of the northwestern United States.

Rather, it is an experience of feeling the changes of nature with your whole body. As I approach my sixties, this resonates even more.

In the past, cloudy weather would bring my mood down for no reason, but now I appreciate the sunlight breaking through the gray clouds even more.

The weather in Washington State is unpredictable. It often feels like all four seasons come in a single day.

It can rain in the morning, be sunny around lunchtime, and then get windy in the evening, only to have fog settle in at night.

Thanks to this climate, the forests here are always green, and stepping out of the city feels like entering deep woods in no time.

In that sense, Washington State is a paradise for nature lovers.

Even just going out near Seattle, endless hiking trails await.

The vast coniferous forests of Olympic National Park and the calm waters of Puget Sound are always part of the daily backdrop.

On weekends, sitting on a bench by the lake with a cup of coffee is the greatest healing.

This scenery brings a sense of leisure that I didn't appreciate when I was younger.

Thanks to the weather, the people here become masters of 'layered fashion.'

When leaving home, you wear a jacket, take it off during the day, and put it back on in the evening.

But this becomes a part of life.

Just opening the window lets in the sound of birds, and deer sometimes come down from the hills behind the neighborhood.

Occasionally, rabbits or raccoons visit the yard.

Living in this natural environment feels like choosing a slow peace over the glamour of the city.

However, that doesn't mean Seattle is rural. With tech companies clustered here, the city infrastructure is quite good.

In that sense, Washington State is a place where the balance between nature and city is exquisite.

As I grow older, I find this lifestyle very appealing.

Instead of living in a rush, I am crafting the final chapter of my life, spending my days slowly amidst the smell of the sea and the scent of pine.