I get it, you’re thinking this is just another cheesy post from a college student about why I love my college town. About how home isn’t about where you are, it’s who you’re with. Yadda yadda yadda. Well, I could definitely write an article like that. Maybe I will.

But today I’m thinking about my college town specifically, and how there are things here, in the middle, that there aren’t anywhere else. Right now I'm sitting inside, looking outside at the grass and trees that literally couldn't be greener, and feeling grateful.

1. Sunsets

There ain't nothing like a North Dakota sunset. Get you a state where you can sit by the window and look at the best sunset while doing your homework.

2. Smell of grass

One of the first things I noticed when I moved here, and still so relevant.

3. Snow days

If I'd stayed in California, I never would've known the bliss of looking at my phone in the morning, seeing it was a snow day, and going back to bed.

4. Cheese curds

My first time ever eating these was at a street fair at the beginning of freshman year. And I can't believe that I didn't know what I was missing out on.

5. Frozen custard

Now I want it all the time. Ice cream isn't good once you've had custard which is just so thick and wonderful.

6. The unique shops

Everyone aspires to look as cute as the models at Kittsona. And being surprised with chippers from Widman's Candy Shoppe is the best surprise. The other day, I tried a chocolate-covered pickle downtown. It wasn't my favorite, but it was still an experience.

7. Trips are exciting!

When you live in a small town, it makes it all that much more exciting when you get to venture outside of it to a bigger city.

8. Being able to say, "If I hadn't decided to go to *insert small town in the Midwest*, I never would've *insert great thing you've accomplished or the best friends you've made*"

Ooh, so close. Couldn't make it without being cheesy.

Maybe someday I'll live in New York City or beachside in Malibu. But for now, life's good in the middle.