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15 Things I Miss About Upstate New York

After moving to New Jersey for school, I've come to appreciate the things upstate New York has to offer.

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1. Seeing the leaves change during the fall.

Have you ever seen upstate New York in the fall? It's one of the best parts of the area, especially if you live on the Hudson River and can walk on the walkway.

2. The Walkway over the Hudson.

Who doesn't love walking over the Hudson river during fall to see the leaves? Or during any warm season for that matter.

3. Stewart's and Stewart's ice cream.

Stewart's in upstate New York are gas stations, mini marts and ice cream stores all in one. Not found in Jersey.

4. The snow days!

Yes we still get snow in New Jersey. But New York snow days just simply cannot compare.

5. The inevitable feud of the Yankees vs. the Mets.

No matter what team you support, they are both better than the Phillies.

6. Not being made fun of for my "accent".

"Wait! Say ~insert funny word here~ in your accent." I don't have an accent. You do.

7. One word: Pizza.

New York pizza is superior to all others. No questions asked.

8. One more word: Bagels.

Reread number seven.

9. Whenever I say "the city" people know that I mean New York City.

There is only one city. And that is New York City. Not Philadelphia. New. York. City.

10. Everyone knowing how to say my town's name.

Yes I am from Poughkeepsie. No it is not hard to spell or say. Po-Kip-See.

11. Not being asked if I know where -insert weird town's name- is.

Yes I am from New York. No I do not know the town where your mom's brother's cousin's best friend lives. New York is a huge state.

12. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides.

This one more so relates to everyone who lives around Ulster Park. This will always be, hands down, one of the best haunted attractions in the country. After all, New York gets to call Sleepy Hollow home.

13. Not having to hear about Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll.

Just get a ham, egg and cheese. It really isn't that hard!

14. Adam's.

Again, this one relates to you if you have an Adam's around you. It will always be the best farmer's market that you can go to.

15. Going to your favorite lake/swimming hole/etc...

Beaches are great and they always will be. But people from upstate New York will always swear by their favorite lake or swimming hole.

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15 Things I Miss About Upstate New York

After moving to New Jersey for school, I've come to appreciate the things upstate New York has to offer.

1. Seeing the leaves change during the fall.

2. The Walkway over the Hudson.

3. Stewart's and Stewart's ice cream.

4. The snow days!

5. The inevitable feud of the Yankees vs. the Mets.

6. Not being made fun of for my "accent".

7. One word: Pizza.

8. One more word: Bagels.

9. Whenever I say "the city" people know that I mean New York City.

10. Everyone knowing how to say my town's name.

11. Not being asked if I know where -insert weird town's name- is.

12. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides.

13. Not having to hear about Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll.

14. Adam's.

15. Going to your favorite lake/swimming hole/etc...

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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