"DMV" does not stand for the Department of Motor Vehicles, it's DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I've found that there's a way of life in the DMV that, having lived elsewhere, is unique specifically to there.
1. You know when crabs, oysters, and the fishing season start and end.
Even if you don't like seafood, you still know them because it's advertised everywhere. If you live in the DMV long enough, it's seared into your brain.
2. It's not football and crabs, it's lacrosse and crabs.
You've played lacrosse at least once. If not, you have watched a game and you know people who have played.
3. Natty Boh's are a way of life.
If it's all that people are drinking around you, then they're probably underage. Also, UTZ.
4. Sperry's are not worn for fashion or because they're popular.
They're used because those people who wear them actually boat, which is a large population.
5. You love the fact it's the mini-America.
We have mountain ranges, beaches, big cities, small towns, farms -- you name it, it's there.
6. You've been to DC on a school field trip at least five times.
It seems like, at the end of every year, there's a school trip to DC for something. Whether it's for the historical buildings or the Smithsonian Museums, there was a trip to it.
7. You seriously wish that there were more bridges to Virginia.
Going to just a few bridges that can sometimes be two hours (or more) away just to get to the next state is a pain.
8. You identify each other by counties.
No one knows the tiny town inside of the county, so you just tell people the county. It's just easier. You also get judged on the county, so sometimes people fib about which county they're from.
9. You know that if a person says that they're stuck in Beltway traffic, you'll see them next week if you're lucky.
10. Rita's
Is it truly summer without the delicious gelato? No, it is not.
11. Old bay, Mumbo sauce, and malt vinegar
They not only are delicious, but they go on everything!
12. You know how to use the Metro and going anywhere else makes you appreciate how clean the DC Metro is.
13. Driving in DC means two things: traffic and parking tickets.
Let's get real, it's going to happen.
14. You will argue anyone to death that blue crabs are the best crabs around.
Also, we have the best fish, clams, and oysters, but that's for another post.
15. You love it and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
If you do move away, you miss every second.
