California seems to be its own little world; outsiders just do not quite understand, but we do. When moving states I really noticed the change in the way people talked, walked, and ate. "Do you live in LA? Do you know any celebrities? Do you know how to surf?" are not uncommon questions I receive every time I say I'm from California. You may take the girl out of California, but nobody can take the California out of the girl. Here is a list of things us Californians wish everyone else knew.

1. Let's make one thing straight...it is NOT "Cali"; it is California.

2. We understand distance by how long it takes to get there, not by miles.

3. Yes, we are nice people, but we have road rage like no other.

4. We really do have the best avocados.

5. In N Out is always the answer, dude.

6. There is more to California than Los Angeles and San Francisco.

7. Flip-flops are worn year-round.

8. Not everyone knows how to surf or lives on the beach.

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9. We love the newest trendy and aesthetic food.

10. Not everyone is blonde and tanned all the time.

11. Temperatures below 65 degrees are so cold.

12. Houses really are very expensive

13. We have healthy, organic, and yummy fast food chains.

14. Contrary to popular belief, we do not all know celebrities.

15. Yeah no for sure dude, California has its own language.

16. There is a big difference between North and South California.

17. You can surf and ski in the same day.

18. Most schools have hallways that are outside.

19. Songs with California in it become our personal anthem.

20. Festivals are all the rage.