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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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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

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1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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