No matter what you say, people seem to believe that New York consists of only two parts: the city and Long Island. However, contrary to popular belief, New York is an actual state. Actually, it is one of the biggest states in the country. It is home to so many people and beautiful places with lakes and mountains and even an NFL football team. For the people who are from upstate New York, being asked where they are from becomes a 20 minute guessing game. Here are some signs that you're one of those lucky people.

1. You have to say "I'm from Upstate New York" instead of just "New York."

2. But, when you get lazy and just say you're from New York people instantly gawk over how cool the city is.

3. You get mad at those Weschester people for saying they're upstate... if you can basically walk to the city, you're not from upstate.

4. Hiking is second nature to you and being outdoors just comes with the territory.

5. Knowing you have to take I-90 makes you throw up a little.

6. Stewarts milkshakes.

7. You go apple picking like three times a year.

8. Canadian tourists are the bane of your existence. Seriously, why don't they tip?

9. "It's gonna be HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE."

10. Other people are amazed when you tell them that Lake George is in your backyard. Is that cool or something?

11. At least one of your friends has a lake house.

12. You freak out when the SPAC schedule is released.

13. You find yourself shopping for dresses and thinking about which would look best in a picture at the Track.

14. All of your high school parties were in the woods.

15. And you are actually surprised that people think that that's insane.

16. High school lacrosse. Seriously, I thought everyone cared that much about lax.

17. You get really defensive about being from Upstate.

18. Because you secretly know that Upstate is actually way cooler than the city.

Upstate born and raised baby.