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6 Things I'll Miss Most About Pennsylvania

Even though I can return home any time, I'll still miss it.

Drew Heisey
May 30, 2017
Clarion University
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6 Things I'll Miss Most About Pennsylvania
Drew Heisey

In less than a week, I'll be moving back to Orlando for the next eight months. I can't wait to begin this new chapter of my life, but I will miss Pennsylvania, my home for the last 22 years. Here are the things I'll miss about Pennsylvania.

1. My family and friends:


Most of my family lives in Pennsylvania, so I won't be able to see them as easily as I can now. I will miss them the most, especially not being home for Thanksgiving or Christmas again this year. I hope to come home and visit during these eight months.

Even though I just graduated, I will miss college and the friends I made so much. But as they say, all good things must to end, and college was the best four years of my life, but I have another journey to embark on now.

2. All the memories made there:


Where do I start, I grew up in Pennsylvania, so all my childhood was in good old Quakertown, PA. There are many words that I have for my hometown and the couple that come to mind is "Always There." I know that Quakertown will always be there for me to comeback to.

3. Sadly, winters:

Yes, I will sadly miss the winters. Not that much, but I'll miss the days where we might have a snow day or a day to just stay in and cuddle up to keep warm. I will not miss shoveling snow or salting.

4. The City:

Philadelphia is the city that I have the most memories with. From going there on school trips to going there to see the Phillies win a game, the city is jam-packed with things to do. I'll miss the atmosphere the city instills and the beautiful skyline.



5. Places that I grew up eating at:


There are many mom and pop shops all around Quakertown. The ones that I will miss the most are Sal's Pizza Randa and The Best Food in Town: Chinese Kitchen. Both offer different varieties of food, but are some of the best authentic food I have ever had.


6. The great outdoors feel:


Pennsylvania is farmlands as far as I can see. But compared to the swampy-ness of Florida, Pennsylvania farmlands are beautiful! Wide fields with beautiful deep green grass or off-yellow corn stalks stretch for acres. There is something peaceful about them and I'd rather not be scared about what is lurking in the swamps of Florida.

I could keep going on and on about Pennsylvania, but I know that I can return to the state and town where I grew up anytime I want. Pennsylvania, this isn't the last you seen've of me.

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