I grew up in a small town in Suffolk County known as Babylon. Its where I grew up, went to school (i actually went to West Babylon) and made some amazing friends that I have today. There are a few things that will always make me think of my hometown and remember it by.

1. You spent most of high school wandering through Babylon village.

It was a place that most of us hung out. You could always find the big crowd near Mulberry Street (who doesn't love pizza??). It was either a great thing or the worst thing ever to see everyone from high school.

2. Glens is the breakfast place.

Glens has been around for years. My dad always took me there for breakfast when I was little and its still one of my favorite places for breakfast. But its a place that everyone knows about.

3. Gilgo and Overlook beaches.

So even though there was a serial killer everyone knows Gilgo was the hangout beach to be at in the summer, but Overlook has recently been my go to spot to soak up the summer sun.

4. Lifeguard night at the Post Office.

You cannot beat having great friends around and fishbowls to enjoy the evening. It doesn't get much better.

5. The all time best coffee is from Babylon Bean.

You can get anything from ace bowls to fun flavored lattes. But the coffee is an all time favorite.

6. Lastly going to the Babylon Docks when you need to think.

It is a place that I love to go and see the sunrise, or when I need to think. It is the place everyone knows about and knows to go to if you need time to yourself. It is also a great place to go crabbing during the summer.

Babylon will always be my hometown, its beautiful and a great place to have grown up.