1. You believe that Whippy Dip is the most magical and delicious-tasting ice cream in the world (even though it's just your every-day, basic, soft-serve ice cream).
2. You've spent many an afternoon at Pine Hill park, picking leaves for your fourth grade leaf book project, walking your dog, taking your Senior Pics or just enjoying the weather and greenery (or snow, TBH).
3. The colossal student-body size of Mason High School never ceases to amaze you. How thousands of students manage to schedule, attend classes and have lunch in three periods, will remain a mystery.
4. You either live on the Deerfield side of Mason or the Westchester-ish side of Mason. And depending on this, you have a go-to shopping complex -- VOA or Deerfield Towne Center.
5. You were overjoyed when Regal Cinema opened up because you no longer had to take I-75 all the way to the Rave in Westchester (Now AMC) just to watch a movie in theaters.
6. You've heard of that creepy ghost story about the old building, 101 E Main St.(Now a Thai restaurant called Banana Leaf). You don't really believe it, but you also sort of do.
7. You know that Mason High School's Marching Band is an ensemble to be super proud of, as they have placed nationally within the top 10 for the past few years. #basicallyfamous
8. You've been to Kidd Coffee at least once in your life and you know that their frappuccinos are so much more delicious than the ones at Starbucks.
9. You are amazed, every day, as to much much Mason has changed and grown in just the past 10 years.
10. You have had a season pass to Kings Island at least once in your life.
11. You're secretly (or openly) way too proud of the fact that Money Magazine declared Mason the 7th best place to live in the country.
12. You will always appreciate the quaint, lovely landscape of a well-manicured lawn on a neat and tidy little neighborhood street. With a cul-de-sac. And children riding around on their bikes. And well-groomed dogs being walked along the sidewalks by your friendly neighbors, with whom you will exchange a friendly "hello".
And you know that no matter where you end up in the world, you will always have a special place in your heart for this seemingly utopian gem of American suburbia.
