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36 Thoughts You Have When You Move To The South From The North

The culture shock is real, y'all.

Ryan Bronstein
Feb 20, 2017
College of Charleston
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36 Thoughts You Have When You Move To The South From The North
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Moving is hard enough, especially when it is from the Northeast to the South. You are going to experience new people, new culture, and new weather. The best way to do it is to go with the flow and just embrace the change. I moved to the South and it was hard to adjust. Once I got the hang of things, I loved it!

  1. SUN, SUN, SUN!
  2. I can finally tan all year long!
  3. I’ll never have to wear a sweater again.
  4. I’ll never be cold again.
  5. I can’t wait to be in constant heat.
  6. I wonder what sweet tea tastes like...
  7. What is Southern style food, really?
  8. So much comfort food!!
  9. The food will be so good
  10. The people will be so much nicer
  11. So much "y’all."
  12. It is so warm.
  13. No more sweaters!
  14. Ok, why is it so hot?
  15. The food is so good!
  16. Chicken is everywhere...
  17. And I mean everywhere… Chicken and waffles, anyone?
  18. Hot coffee is never fun anymore.
  19. Live, love, ice coffee.
  20. This heat is getting a little excessive.
  21. How many layers can I sweat through, seriously?
  22. Everyone is so nice here.
  23. Does "bless your heart" mean something mean?
  24. Or nice?
  25. Why am I getting called "ma'am" here?
  26. Everyone holds the door open for me... This must be how queens live.
  27. It's 50 degrees out and I see coats… Why?
  28. It's still so warm out. I thought it was Winter?
  29. It’s so cold… and it is 50 degrees. Who am I anymore?
  30. Live, love, Chick-fil-A.
  31. I am so happy I moved.
  32. No more snow!
  33. I have learned that "bless your heart" can go either way.
  34. I love comfort food.
  35. The seafood is so fresh.
  36. I LOVE THE SOUTH!
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