Carry me back to 'ol Virginny!

Whether you boastfully come from NoVa, or you hail from the deep in the Appalachains, we can all relate to these undeniable realities of coming from one of the most historic, diverse, and interesting states in the country. So, in case you were confused as to what it means to come from Virginia, I have this handy little guide.

You might be a Virginian if...

1. Seeing rebel flags is an everyday occurrence.

2. You wear a tank top under a winter coat, just in case it's 80 degrees instead of the forecast snow.

3. The acronym "SOL" means two things.

4. Your heart stops a little bit when you hear the traffic report.

5. School is canceled when it looks like this outside:

6. You know what Brunswick Stew is.

7. You're always looking forwards to NEXT football season.

8. King's Dominion vs. Busch Gardens

9. You have no idea why the hell Virginia is for "lovers."

10. Your backyard doubles as a historical site.

11. You're used to going somewhere out of town for fun.

12. Camouflage is acceptable formal attire.

13. You hate UVa.

14. You hate Virginia Tech.

15. You like both UVa and Virginia Tech because you have relatives at both places.

16. You forget that Southern Virginians don't know what WaWa is...

17. ... And Northern Virginians don't know what Bojangles is

18. You scream "7-5-7!!" every other minute in case there's someone in the general area who may not know what you're from VB.

19. You know that we're technically not a "state" (we're a commonwealth).

20. No matter how hard you try, you can't stop loving it.

I was born and raised here in Virginia. I've lived all around the state, but never outside of it. I have big plans and dreams for my future which will hopefully take me all over the world, but this regular ol' average joe of a state will always have a special place in my heart, just like I think it will for so may of you.