1. The food is always amazing.
No matter where it’s from or what it is, us southerners have developed our own staple of Tony’s-doused, flavor-filled food. We’ve mastered the art of frying just about anything and everything. We also aren’t afraid to eat some pretty weird things. No matter what day of the week it is, we know that mama or grandma will have us a warm meal ready at supper time like clockwork.
2. The people have more hospitality than anywhere else.
People from the South are known for their “southern hospitality.” Anytime someone is in need we’re the first ones to jump in and lend a helping hand. I’ve been thankful enough to witness our hospitality many times firsthand during major catastrophes like the huge flood in the Baton Rouge area this summer. The amount of people willing to come forward and help touched my heart, and it feels nice to know that they make up the place we call home.
3. You feel major pride for your culture/heritage.
There’s just something about living in the South that makes life a little more interesting. I can say that it’s probably the sense that you’re constantly surrounded by so much history. Along with always being surrounded by a beautiful heritage comes a deep sense of pride. You find yourself becoming proud of the hardships your community has experienced, the people who have left their mark on your town, and the underlying historical value in everything around you.
4. You have your own language.
I can remember growing up and listening to my grandparents speak in French to each other all the time. Of course their version consisted of a lot of “Cajun additives,” but nonetheless it’s something the South as a whole has adopted. Words like “y’all” and “darling” are southern stereotypes,but the deeper south you get the more you realize that certain communities hold strong to their ways of communication. In the deep south we’ve made sure the tradition of calling monsters “ta-ties” and a beautiful lady “sha” is something that’s instilled and carried on throughout the generations.
5. It’s truly beautiful
Whether it’s sunsets like no other or the abundant and diverse wildlife, there is nothing more beautiful than the South. The South is well-known for their many waterways, which create a beautiful backdrop to life. The beauty of the South directly reflects the beauty of the hearts of those who live in it, and I am beyond thankful to be able to experience the South in its entirety every day.
