I love my home country. I love everything from the chinese food to the kinder surprise eggs. From the poutine to the snow. From my family to the summer days that aren't ridiculously hot if you believe me that we actually have summer. But we have to talk about some things.

The majority of my family still lives in the true north. I am grateful for this because every couple of years I have the opportunity to visit them there. I get to stuff myself with unlimited Tim Hortons donuts and Ice Capps. I get to drive 20+ hours to see people I haven't seen in years. I get to drive around the town I was born and raised in. I get to see some childhood friends who seem like only a dream now. Then, when it's all said and done, my family and I pack up and drive back to Texas. All is well until I see my friends again. Apparently I tend to pick up on the Canadian accent easily so when I get back I say things like "soory" or the occasional "eh?" Canadian stereotypes are mocked and attacked with every opportunity possible so I think it would best fit if I broke each one down and explained them!

1. Everyone is nice.

No. Believe it or not, there are people out there who are not so friendly. If you live in the South, be thankful for Southern hospitality because it is so much more than you will ever receive up North. That is all.

2. We say soorry or apologize for everything.

This is somewhat true, but only if we think we need to apologize.

3. We live in igloos.

We have houses. Like everyone else. Made out of bricks. And we have basements so y'all need to step it up.

4. We ride our polar bears to work.

Again, really? My cousin was actually asked this one time when she came to America. She convinced a waitress that she lived in an igloo and rode her polar bear to work. We have roads and we drive our cars on them like average/normal human beings. I am sorry to disappoint.

5. We put maple syrup on everything.

I mean, like pancakes yeah?

6. We say "Eh!" after everything.

This one is somewhat true. Let me give you an example, so I would ask you a question about how something was as in "oh those are some pretty good donuts eh?" and you would respond with "well yes, they are from timmies" (timmies = Tim Hortons)

7. We only play and watch Hockey.

We actually do enjoy watching and playing other sports, and not just sports on ice.

8. We all know Jason from Toronto.

I know Canada is smaller than the United States, trust me I get that, but just because I am from Canada and you know someone from Canada doesn't mean I will know your friend. The off chance of that happening is one in a never. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you.

9. We can all speak French.

Only if you're from Quebec. Know your regions.

10. Everyone says "aboot."

Yes, even Canadians know that it is pronounced about, and not aboot. ;-)