15 Signs You're Just A Small Town Girl Living In A Lonely World
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15 Signs You're Just A Small Town Girl Living In A Lonely World

You might hate it sometimes, but you wouldn't have it any other way.

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If you grew up in a small town like I did, you'll definitely understand. Small communities can be irritating and annoying, but it's shaped who you are today.

1. You know literally everyone and their cousin

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It's a blessing and a curse.

2. Your hang-out spots are shopping centers

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When I say shopping center, I don't mean a mall either. I literally mean shopping centers like Walmart, Dollar General, etc. If you're lucky you have some fast food restaurants, but we aren't all that lucky Linda.

3. You graduated in a class less than 50 people

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It's normal, too.

4. You have to drive 30 minutes to have any real fun

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Late night Walmart excursions can get boring.

5. High school football games were a HUGE deal

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Whether your team sucked or not, everyone and their mama were sitting on those bleachers.

6. You frequently get stuck behind a tractor

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I'm not joking, either.

7. You can't go anywhere without seeing someone you know

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You'll stop and talk to them for what feels like an hour, too.

8. You're related to half the staff at your high school

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Previous generations of your family probably went there, too.

9. You don't have that many major chain restaurants/stores

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The ones you did have, shut down and got turned into a Mexican grocery store. Used the same sign, too.

10. You wave when you pass someone in your car

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Go ahead and wave to everyone you see, because there's a pretty good chance you know them.

11. You know what school everyone in the county goes to

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You either went to school with them or you immediately knew where else they went.

12. You don't have that many red lights

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The ones you do have, have names. Example - "the CVS light".

13. Your teacher held multiple positions at your school

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Your cheer coach is also your history teacher, SGA sponsor, prom sponsor, and whatever else is needed.

14. You know everyones business

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Word gets around fast in a small town, if you haven't noticed.

15. You ask "how's your mama and them"

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No matter how small and boring your community is, you wouldn't have it any other way.

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