As I come home for the summer and return to the lovely town of Southborough, I cannot help but realize how different it is from my college town. There are definitely aspects about Southborough that make it the place that it is, separating it from the other rather mediocre towns. Whether it is the fact that you can drive through the whole town in only 10 minutes or how you know everyone in the town, Southborough is one of a kind.

1. You were divided between the North and South Side.

Even though Southborough is one of the smallest towns, it still felt like a journey if you had to go to the opposite side of town; the other side of route nine felt like miles away. Almost all your friends lived on your side simply because it was closer and of course your side was considered the better one.

2. Vineyard Vines is the staple outfit.

Yep, Vineyard Vines is pretty much worn by everyone. This town is one of the wealthier ones in Massachusetts and the boys definitely like showing off their Salmon shorts.

3. Mercedes and BMWs are everywhere.

The parking lot at the Gonk was filled with BMWs and Cadillacs and everyone tries to prove that he / she had the better car.

4. Uhlman's is the biggest hangout.

Ice cream is good, but something about eating it at Uhlman's makes it that much better. Uhlman's is the place to go when you want to hang in the summer and have a good night.

5. No one else knows where Southborough is.

First off, it is in the middle of nowhere. Secondly, it is so small that no one ever realizes that he / she is actually in Southborough. Hell, I think it's the only town in New England with only one Dunkin' Donuts and that's saying something. You are very used to those blank stares that people give you when you say the town that you simply say you are from Boston. The only big thing that has ever happened here was "Grown-Ups" being filmed.

6. Northborough was your biggest rival...until high school.

And then Westborough became your enemy once you joined forces. Whether it was sports or who had the better pizza place, you always wanted to beat Northborough.

7. Southboro is the proper spelling.

Ain't nobody got time for those three extra letters. We are from Massachusetts people, gotta keep life fast-paced.

8. You know everyone.

Living in a small town makes it a tad bit difficult staying under the radar. You are always running into people you know usually with a fake smile plastered on your face.

9. You live in the perfect location.

Thirty minutes from Boston, an hour from the Cape, a few hours from Maine. Pretty much the perfect distances.

10. You're a bad driver.

You know it, you are a "Masshole" at heart.