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11 Things I've Learned Since Moving to New Hampshire

The South is different in more than just weather.

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11 Things I've Learned Since Moving to New Hampshire
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As a girl born and raised in the nice warmth of the south, going into the frigid cold of New England for my college experience was definitely a shock for me. But not only did the weather teach me a thing or two, so did the culture. So here is eleven things I've learned since coming to New Hampshire.

1. Iced Coffee is an all-year thing.

Iced coffee is a common drink, even when the weather is below zero.

2. "Wicked" is the adjective for everything.

For some reason, every other word that comes out of people's mouth is "wicked."

3. Everything is "prime."

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If it's good, it's "prime."

4. Moisturizing is key.

The cold winds require A LOT of lotion.

5. Layers, layers, layers.

The cold requires as many layers as possible.

6. It's never a round-about, but a rotary.

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Makes sense, still confusing.

7. Not a turn signal, but a blinker.

Doesn't matter what you call it, no one uses it.

8. The roads are so curvy.

I'm used to straight roads, not these twists and turns around mountains.

9. Nobody knows the joy of Chick Fil A

There's no Chick Fil A, and it makes me sad.

10. Or the wonders of Waffle House

It's just sad that they'll never know the greasy wonders of a 3 a.m. Waffle House run.

11. The pronunciation of words is always an argument.

And I will always lose.


Though New England is pretty great, there are definitley culture shocks to get used to.

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