Growing up in Augusta, Georgia, I am beyond thankful to have been born and raised in the south. It's so much more than just swinging on porch swings, wearing boots and pearls, and eating yummy food. It's all of the sweet people who treat one another like family that make the south my home.

"The south. Where love family and tradition are the sugar in our tea." -Unknown

Here are 10 signs that you live in the south too...

1. Everything is monogrammed

Your backpack, blankets, pillows, shirts, jackets, jeans, running shorts, towels, washcloths, cups, computers, pencils, rain boots, jewelry, hats, and more are all branded with your 3 initials. Why?....just cause.

2. People say "bless your heart"

"He's as dumb as a doorknob, bless his heart."

3. "Y'all" is an actual pronoun

"You guys" is not proper grammar.

4. biscuits, grits, and anything fried

YUM. Southerners really know how to eat. It may not be healthy, but it sure is delicious. Also, it's called "supper" not "dinner."

5. You must always "use your manners"

"Yes ma'am" and "Yes sir" is what you've been trained to say since birth. Boys are gentlemen and girls are ladies.

6. It's so stinkin' hot

You sweat just walking to your mailbox...

7. It's pronounced "coke"

I have no clue what "pop" or "soda" is.

8. Sweet tea is the only way to go

The ONLY way to drink tea...that other stuff is just nasty.

9. Snow is a BIG deal

Chance of snow= "Snowpocalypse." You best better stock up on milk and bread; you never know if you will get trapped in your house with 2 inches of snow.

10. You can't imagine living anywhere else

The south is a place to call home, full of sweet people who always treat you like one of their own. The south is definitely the best and if you disagree then you can just "hush your mouth."