Ah, good ole Medford, Massachusetts. Home of the Mustangs, Tufts University, Jingle Bells and Amelia Earhart. Chances are if you grew up here, you have experienced most (if not, all) of the things on this list.
You know you grew up in Medford if...
1. Your half-days in middle school were spent in Papa Gino's, Colleen's, Amici's and strolling through the aisles of CVS.
That is, until they kicked you out for "loitering."
2. You've prayed to Superintendent Belson for a snow day at least once.
And there's even a Twitter to prove it.
3. You almost cried tears of joy when Mrs. Bowler called you out of class.
Everyone in the class was jealous.
4. You have at least one story that occurred at Playstead Park.
And whether it was you or one of your peers, everyone in school knew about it.
5. You own a Medford Strong T-shirt.
No matter if you knew Krystle or not, the news of her passing for such a terrible reason struck close to home. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang.
6. You're friends with one of your teachers on Facebook.
If there's anything good about Medford, the goodness is in the teachers.
7. You will always be able to walk to a Dunkin' Donuts.
Unlike Arlington with only two locations, Medford has one on every block.
8. The only way you can explain where Medford is to people not from the area is to tell them it's "where Tufts is."
9. You were obsessed with Tenóch at least once in your life.
10. You hate getting stuck waiting for the train in West Medford Square.
"NOOOOO!" screams everyone in the car.11. You grew up sledding at Seven Bumps and skating at LoConte.
Free skate was THE place to be on a Friday night.
12. You knew the "Ghetto Glen" before it was ghetto.
Remember when there was an Old Navy, Bath and Body Works, Friendly's and more? Now the Meadow Glen is knocked down, but I'm sure you were (sort of) sad about it.
13. You went to football games in high school but never expected them to win.
We had a lot of pride for our team, but the chances of winning were very slim.
14. You went to Colleen's after every gathering.
Softball games, Girl Scout events, practices and more. It was extra cool when you got to go to the special party room where you could actually make your own sundae. Woah.
15. You know someone who worked/works at Salvatore's, CB Scoops, or Donuts with a Difference.
If you don't, there's no chance you live in Medford.
16. You will never forget the cast of characters who were the substitute teachers at Medford High.
Without naming any names, I'm sure you remembered a story or two.
17. Mr. Bruno or Mr. Strange taught you how to drive.
Good ol' Medford Auto School.
18. Medford Youth Soccer seemed to rule the world in elementary school.
It was almost like it was its own political party.
19. You hate when people say "Medfah" as if that's how people say it here.
It's not. No one will ever pronounce Medford as "Medfah." Never have, never will.
20. You were categorized in middle school by which part of Medford you were from.
North, South, East, West, but never forget LE.
21. You'll always be a Mustang.
