Despite what people think, Aspen isn't all snow days and hot chocolate. Although I rushed out of there as fast as I possibly could, I still get nostalgic from time to time. Only my fellow Aspenites will truly understand this post. It's an Aspen thing.
1. Snow days are a pipe dream
No matter how nasty it looks outside before bed, how unsafe the roads are, or how good the powder on Highlands looks, there won't be a snow day. So you can sleep with your PJ's inside out, and put spoons under your pillow, but you will just look silly.
2. City Market is like a camp social
Most people would think running to the grocery store to pick up some eggs would be super quick, and it is... just not in Aspen! Something that should take 20 minutes ends up taking at least an hour due to the amount of people you run into and feel obligated to converse with.
3. Big brother is watching
Aspen is a really small town. You can never get away with anything because there is always someone around the corner ready to catch you in the act. There is nothing more awkward than running into a teacher at BellyUp or New York Pizza at 1am.
4. Boogies closing is still an open wound
It was bad enough when they got rid of the airbrush painters and we lost the ability to get fake black eyes to prove to our friends how hardcore we were, but then they took everything. The fact that you can no longer go upstairs to get amazing milkshakes, the best mac n cheese, popcorn chicken, and some pretty yummy matzo ball soup is just sad.
5. Three words: The. Big. Wrap.
Before we fell in love with Chipotle, we had The Big Wrap. This hidden gem always has a line out the door during lunch. You can get a wrap, bowl, or just a smoothie, but no matter what you decide your stomach will be smiling.
6. Seeing celebrities is not uncommon
No matter what time of year it is, you can usually find a celebrity strolling around town. If you're like my sister, you might find yourself sitting next to Owen Wilson on the ski lift and decide to follow him down the mountain.
7. And most importantly you HATE Vail
Why would anyone prefer a gross town on the side of the highway that only has one mountain? I mean Vail sucks... Am I right, or am I right?
I may not have been born there, Aspen will always be my home. Throw it down for your hometown!
