After being home from college for about a week now, I realize how much Alabama has become a part of me. Going to a college in Alabama really turned me into a real Alabamian.
When I moved to that small, college town 4 months ago, I never thought I would miss it as much as I do, now that I'm away from it. I miss so much of what Troy has given me over these past few months. People always laugh at me or look at me sideways when I call this little blip on the map home so passionately, but what can I say, it's become more than I imagined it would.
Naturally, being that I live in Alabama I have learned a lot of new things about myself, life, and just Alabama as a place from my perspective and personal experiences. SO, here's what I've learned while living in Alabama.
1. People in Alabama are so nice
It's honestly rare to come across a rude person.
2. They're always down for a good time
And they seem to have everlasting energy.
3. Next to athletes, fraternities and sororities are legends on campus
And I wasn't expecting that to be a thing.
4. You meet so many people
And you'll become close with a large portion of them.
5. 3 days feels like a week
Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes seem terrible...
6. You can easily find a ride with someone
Everyone is so willing to give rides to people, even if you just met.
7. You will learn certain dances by heart
LEARN THE BUNNY HOP NOW!
8. Learn the slang
Find someone who can help translate because you'll definitely need it.
9. I swear no one gets tired
Like, do these people sleep? I think not...
10. Everyone knows everyone
You will find SOMEONE you know EVERYWHERE you go.
11. "Touch tight"
You'll need to know that it means get so close to the people around you that you could give them a wet willy.
12. Weird things happen on bus rides
But it's fun nonetheless.
13. Even if you think you're not mad, you probably are
They're nice, but boy can they get angry.
14. Embrace the nicknames
Because they aren't going away.
15. You always have to get a shirt
If you know, you know.
16. Always wear the pants
Just do it.
17. Alabamians don't celebrate Christopher Columbus
He doesn't deserve all the credit.
18. Always make friends with the monsters
Always.
19. Don't snitch
Because you'll get stitches.
20. Lee Jones is an angel by all means
And everybody agrees.
21. Rally, baby, rally.
Rally.
22. People don't ask to come over
They just come over
23. Small naps are KEY
Trust me, you'll need it.
24. There are no friends in Uno
It's the most heated thing you'll ever do.
25. Having money on campus is a real flex
Because we don't have money to spend anywhere else so...
Regardless of how comical this list seems, this is my reality. This is how the Alabamians live, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
