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15 Things I Miss About Upstate New York

After moving to New Jersey for school, I've come to appreciate the things upstate New York has to offer.

Will Harmonay

Nov 09, 2015

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1. Seeing the leaves change during the fall.

Have you ever seen upstate New York in the fall? It's one of the best parts of the area, especially if you live on the Hudson River and can walk on the walkway.

2. The Walkway over the Hudson.

Who doesn't love walking over the Hudson river during fall to see the leaves? Or during any warm season for that matter.

3. Stewart's and Stewart's ice cream.

Stewart's in upstate New York are gas stations, mini marts and ice cream stores all in one. Not found in Jersey.

4. The snow days!

Yes we still get snow in New Jersey. But New York snow days just simply cannot compare.

5. The inevitable feud of the Yankees vs. the Mets.

No matter what team you support, they are both better than the Phillies.

6. Not being made fun of for my "accent".

"Wait! Say ~insert funny word here~ in your accent." I don't have an accent. You do.

7. One word: Pizza.

New York pizza is superior to all others. No questions asked.

8. One more word: Bagels.

Reread number seven.

9. Whenever I say "the city" people know that I mean New York City.

There is only one city. And that is New York City. Not Philadelphia. New. York. City.

10. Everyone knowing how to say my town's name.

Yes I am from Poughkeepsie. No it is not hard to spell or say. Po-Kip-See.

11. Not being asked if I know where -insert weird town's name- is.

Yes I am from New York. No I do not know the town where your mom's brother's cousin's best friend lives. New York is a huge state.

12. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides.

This one more so relates to everyone who lives around Ulster Park. This will always be, hands down, one of the best haunted attractions in the country. After all, New York gets to call Sleepy Hollow home.

13. Not having to hear about Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll.

Just get a ham, egg and cheese. It really isn't that hard!

14. Adam's.

Again, this one relates to you if you have an Adam's around you. It will always be the best farmer's market that you can go to.

15. Going to your favorite lake/swimming hole/etc...

Beaches are great and they always will be. But people from upstate New York will always swear by their favorite lake or swimming hole.

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15 Things I Miss About Upstate New York

After moving to New Jersey for school, I've come to appreciate the things upstate New York has to offer.

1. Seeing the leaves change during the fall.

2. The Walkway over the Hudson.

3. Stewart's and Stewart's ice cream.

4. The snow days!

5. The inevitable feud of the Yankees vs. the Mets.

6. Not being made fun of for my "accent".

7. One word: Pizza.

8. One more word: Bagels.

9. Whenever I say "the city" people know that I mean New York City.

10. Everyone knowing how to say my town's name.

11. Not being asked if I know where -insert weird town's name- is.

12. Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides.

13. Not having to hear about Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll.

14. Adam's.

15. Going to your favorite lake/swimming hole/etc...

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1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

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3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

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It's just my face, I swear.

1. When you meet new people, they automatically assume you hate them or are rude.

2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

11. And, lastly, people are constantly asking you if you are happy or having a good time because you look bored to death.

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1. "Is Elle Woods your spirit animal?"

2. "Is that your natural hair color?"

3. "Oh wow, you get good grades at school?"

4. "You must really like the color pink!"

5. "You’re probably not into sports, right?"

6. "You must have such a bubbly personality."

7. "Your wardrobe must consist of all things preppy."

8. "What sorority are you in?"

9. "You were probably a cheerleader in high school."

10. "You look like you’re from L.A. because your hair is so light."

11. "You definitely like Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!"

12. "Do you actually think blondes have more fun?"

13. "You must encompass the typical “white girl” stereotype."

14. "Is that daddy’s credit card you’re using?"

15. "So all of your friends are blonde too?"

16. "I’m surprised about you; I thought you would be a lot ditsier."

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2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

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