Oh, the good old 203.
I've lived in Connecticut for my whole life; born and raised in Fairfield County to be exact. It's my absolute favorite place on the whole planet because there is no place like home and I grew up right in the best part of New England.
There's so much to be grateful for in a small state like Connecticut. You get a taste at city life intertwined with water views and ocean vibes alongside of the green scenery everywhere you go.
If you grew up in Fairfield County, you understand how home molded you into the person that you are today.
1. You love to shop in Westport, Greenwich Ave. or New Canaan.
Brandy Melville, Vineyard Vines, Tory Burch, oh my! You spend a pretty penny every time you go shopping at one of these destinations.
2. You or a friend probably attended a private high school of academic excellence.
Circle of Mercy for life, baby. You for sure had some sort of brother school or rival school. You wore some sort of ugly uniform that you came to know and love more than anything.
3. You take the Merritt Parkway or I-95 to go anywhere.
In reality, though, you try to avoid 95 at all costs, and opt for the scenic beauty that the Merritt offers.
4. You have something Vineyard Vines in your closet and you own two or three pairs of Sperrys.
Don't forget the basic but necessary L.L Bean Boots that every person owns.
5. You go to Jones Family Farms every year.
Apple picking, strawberry picking, blueberry picking. There's a lot to do here.
6. You have attended a concert or tailgate at Xfinity Center.
Rascal Flatts, Chance the Rapper, Sam Hunt or some sort of country concert. Come on, you must have gone to at at least one of these.
7. There are at least three people in your family who went to UConn.
You have also cheered them on while watching the basketball games with your whole family every year.
8. The biggest debate that you have with people is whether they are a Red Sox or Yankee Fan.
The whole state is divided in two. Your family is truly dedicated to one team and one team only.
9. You and your friends go into the city every time you are together.
No, we don't call it New York; it's just "the city." Being only a train ride away from New York is a huge perk and it's a place that you love to visit to have an adventure sometimes.
10. Everyone drives either a Jeep or some high-end luxury vehicle.
It's just a fact of life.
11. You have experienced Stew Leonard's. It's not a run-of-the-mill grocery store; it's an experience.
It's not just some guy's name either. It's home to soft serve ice cream, singing fruits and veggies, and a petting farm. Basically, it's the best grocery store ever.
12. Eating out can be hard because there are too many good options.
The 203 is home to some of the best restaurants that I've ever gone to in my life. There are too many to count. You have definitely eaten a meal or two at Bar Taco and have taken an Insta pic on the deck. You also know that the best pizza is in New Haven at Frank Pepe's.
