Going to school in the Midwest and being surrounded by many Chicagoans has really triggered my senses to immediately identify any Bostonian I encounter. No matter where I am, I always know that there will be a part of Beantown with me because…
1. Every morning it’s Dunkin’ Donuts
Not enough time to make the trek to Starbucks because literally at the end of every street there's a Dunkin'. You also can't forget about Boston cream donuts.
2. You’ll order ice coffee even when it’s the dead of winter
I'll be walking outside while there's a blizzard holding my iced coffee.
3. You have a snow day almost every week through the months of December and February because winters are brutal
There is no point in setting your alarm for school the next morning because chances you have a snow day are about 99.9%. Unless you go to Needham High, you might as well plan for school.
4. It’s already pitch black at 4pm in the winter
The days feel so much shorter because by the time you get out of school or work it's already dark out.
5. You get jimmies on top of your ice cream. Who says sprinkles anyways?
Yes we all know Jimmies is a Boston word. You all are just jealous.
6. Your summer consists of weekend trips to the Cape or Nantucket
You go down to the Cape every Thursday of the summer because who wants to sit in Cape traffic on a Friday. You then come back early Sunday morning to beat the traffic, and the cycle continues all summer.
7. The only place you can be on the 4th is Nobadeer Beach
People live for this day, and for the people who can't find a hotel in Nantucket, because everyone books their hotel a year before, are stuck having FOMO for the whole day.
8. Your family has season tickets to every sports team
There's no point in watching the game on the TV when your family has season tickets to every team.
9. We also can’t forget about the annual Beanpot
Just another excuse for Boston college students to get drunk and support their favorite hockey team.
10. You feel right at home when you’re at Fenway eating your cracker jacks and Fenway frank
Fenway is your one excuse for eating as many hot dogs as you can and shoving your face with endless amounts of food.
11. Almost every sentence you say has the word ‘Wicked’ in it
Sorry we can't help it
12. You love going to Legals and getting a cup of New England Clam Chowder
No matter what season it is everyone is in the mood for a nice cub of clam chowder.
13. You walk around Copley and see about 10 duck tours lined up
Every time I go into Boston I laugh at the amount of people who are lined up to get on a duck tour. For tourists it's a must do.
14. You have to plan when you leave work accordingly because rush hour traffic is crazy
Traffic is crazy no matter what part of Boston you're in.
15. Or you’re smart and take the T into Boston because we all know the T is the fastest and easiest commute
Sorry New York but the T is better than the subway.
16. You have zero patience for people who don’t know how to drive
Everybody in Boston thinks they are a better driver than everybody else on the road.
17. Even if they are going 75 mph on the highway, you’re still yelling at them for driving too slow
We don't care what the speed limit is. JUST MOVE IT.
18. You have bragging rights about living in the best city for colleges
Yeah Harvard is right down the street, no biggie.
19. You never miss the Boston Marathon
Everyone knows at least 5 people running the Boston marathon.
20. You’re Boston strong
