My neighbor, Taylor Swift, has brought in more summer tourists to my already over-populated town, Westerly, RI. Little do these tourists know, she is NEVER home. Unless, she's hanging out with her squad during the Fourth of July parties. When I share this in conversation, I always prepare myself for some questions.
1. So, have you met Taylor Swift?
Does "almost" count?
2. I bet I'll meet her. Can we try?
Good luck with that.
3. Can we go to her house?
No, there are so many other places I'll show you before we fan girl outside of her house.
4. Can we please just drive by it?
Fine. All the locals have been guilty of doing it at least once anyway.
5. Can we take pictures? Maybe she will tweet back!
Yes! Because stalking her is the best way to get her attention!
6. Is that a light on in her house?
Yes, but it's only her housekeepers and security guards partying.
7. Have you been to her Fourth of July Party?
My invite must have gotten lost in the mail.
8. Where did she take those beach pictures?
East Beach. Have fun trying to climb the rocks up to her backyard.
9. Where does she go to eat?
Do you think I stalk her?
10. Seriously, what are some of the restaurants?
Fine... Pizza Place, The Olympia Tea Room, Mel's Downtown Creamery.
11. Can we go to those restaurants?
If you're paying, YES.
12. Wow I wish I lived in Westerly, you're so lucky.
Yeah I know, it's pretty awesome. No wonder Taylor Swift bought a house here.

































