Growing up in a small town, you learn pretty quickly that the great outdoors is what is great to occupy your free time. I love hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and most other outdoorsy things you could think of. However, I tend to get a lot of comments about that because I am a girl. And I know other girls like me get comments about it too, so, here's a list of 12 things us country girls are tired of hearing.

1. "Be careful, that gun kicks."

You don't think I already know that? I wasn't born in a barn. I know that gun kicks, and I know how to handle it. Thanks though.

2. "I'm surprised you always catch bigger fish than me!"

Really? Because I'm not surprised. I was actually pretty confident in my pink reel and braided line.

3. "You're too pretty to hunt."

Let me just tell you what, I am proud to be a hunter, and I am proud to look good doing it.

4. "I can't believe you like whiskey and beer, especially because you're a girl."

I love cold beer almost as much as I love Jack Daniels, so don't try to make me feel ashamed about it.

5. "You like camping?"

Camping is one of my favorite past times. In fact, I can probably pitch my tent faster than you.

6. "Your tattoo is so redneck."

I know. Thanks.

7. "Do you even know how to bait your hook?"

Yeah, I can, can you?

8. "Who's truck are you driving?

MINE.

9."Why do you wear so much camo?"

The real question here is why don't you wear more camo?

10. "Who guts your animals for you?"

Actually, I gut them myself, and it's my favorite part.

11. "Are you seriously doing this in a dress?"

Umm...obviously?

12. "Maybe you should try something a little more girly."

Okay, first of all, when did things like hunting, fishing, and camping becoming gender stereotyped? And secondly, why do you care? I love the life I live and I would appreciate it if you could not ask me questions like this.

Being born and raised in the mountains has been the greatest thing that ever could've happened to me. I am so lucky to be able to go out my back door and be in the wilderness. I also love wearing dresses, looking cute, and getting my nails done. Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean that I don't love to get down and dirty in the back country, so please, stop trying to shame us country girls for loving the outdoors.

"Hunting, fishing, and loving every day."