We may have to deal with every kind of weather that mother nature has to throw at us: hurricanes, tornadoes, sub zero chills, and scorching heat to name a few. But when it comes down to it, it is hard to hate Massachusetts, especially if you were born and raised. Here are a few reasons why this tiny (and ironically gun-shaped) state holds a special place in our hearts.

1) Cape Cod: Salt water taffy, beautiful sunsets, beautiful beaches, ice cream, and P-town.

2) Tom Brady. I know, I know, de-flate gate was scandalous. But he has got dashing good looks and he has helped the Patriots reach victory.

3) Apple picking! Apple cider donuts! Forcing our significant others to go apple picking with us! Apple pie! Hay rides! Apple cider! Basically, as long as there are apple orchards we shall find a way to make apple everything (the same goes for pumpkins).

4) Dunkin Donuts. I don't know about other campuses, but Westfield State University has a Dunkin Donuts on campus and we all basically breathe in its coffee and donuts.

5) Fall foliage! People come from all over the world just to look at our decked out leaves!

6) The Berkshires! A place of stunning beauty, especially in the fall. In addition, a hub of fabulous arts including Jacob's Pillow and Tanglewood.

7) Tanglewood Music Center is located in the aformentioned Berkshires. Tanglewood is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

8) Jacob's Pillow, also located in the Berkshires, is known for the oldest internationally acclaimed Summer dance festival in the United States.

9) Boston Red Sox!!! Remember how crazy we went when they won the world series??

10) Boston Marathon! #bostonstrong