Rocky Hill, Connecticut: a town you most likely have never heard of, but is the small ~gem~ that I call home. It is a land of many unique things and quirks that the only people that will understand them are those from it. Only a true Rocky Hill-ian will be able to relate to these things:

1. Our Dunkin' obsession

Rocky Hill is 13.8 square miles. There are four Dunkin’ locations in it, so Rocky Hill clearly runs on it. I mean, what else would you expect? It’s basically understood that being late to anything is acceptable as long as you have a Dunkin’ cup.

2. Dinosaur State Park

AKA every elementary school field trip. EVER. Sure, it's pretty rad that dinosaurs once lived in Rocky Hill and left footprints to show it, but it's only cool for so long. Most of us find it pretty hard that people actually travel cross-country to visit the park.

3. Urgent care and vape shops

For some reason, Rocky Hill has an abundance of both of these things and no one can understand the reasoning behind it. Both certainly serve their respective purposes but I just don't see why we have so many of these things.

4. $3 Tuesday's

Everyone was hype af when Kiwi Spoon (the only froyo shop in Rocky Hill) opened a few years back. However, the visionary establishment changed the game when it introduced $3 Tuesday's, in which you can get a cup of froyo and toppings of any weight for only $3. #blessed

5. New York/Boston rivalry

It's a little known fact that Rocky Hill is geographically the midpoint between Boston and New York. Therefore, we are a strongly divided town on all things New York vs. Boston, especially those concerning sports. (Not to be biased, but Boston is the definitive winner in all regards here.)

6. Amazing teachers

One of the perks of growing up in a small town is that you can be very close with your teachers. Rocky Hill is no exception to this and has some truly awesome teachers that will remember and stay in touch with you for years after you graduate. I am lucky enough to still be close to a few of them and still look up to them.

7. Sushi House

This might be the only thing on this list that people not from Rocky Hill actually know exists. This restaurant was slept on for the longest time for no reason. $20 gets you unlimited sushi, teriyaki, and more. Be sure to go on a Tuesday since it's next to Kiwi Spoon!

8. Spirit week

This was the highlight of every year of high school and "go hard or go home" was definitely the mantra everyone followed. In fact, don't even bother showing up to school if you're not in a onesie on pajama day or a morphsuit for pep rally. If you don't, you'll just look ridiculous.

9. Boredom

As great of a town as Rocky Hill is to grow up in, there is truly nothing to do in it when you're older. If you're not feeling creative, a typical night usually involves arguing in your groupchat for a solid hour over whose house you can go to, eventually picking a house and hanging out there, and going to a drive-through for food. Truly eventful.

10. The Terriers

I don't think I could of a less intimidating mascot than a terrier and I don't think I've ever met a single person that likes this as a mascot. Who made this a thing? I want answers.

11. West side, East side

This might be the most controversial part of this article. You know what side you're on since the day you're born and you would defend it until the day you die, although no one really knows why. #WestSide4Life