Sylvania, Ohio a nice little suburb of Toledo, Ohio that is full of construction and boredom. Sylvania and Toledo are used interchangeably by almost everyone, but there is a slight difference. We all grow up here constantly expressing how much we hate it, but let's be real here, Sylvania isn't that bad. Deep down, everyone has love for the suburb.
1. #ZW7
Rest in peace, Zach.
2. You went to the quarry EVERY weekend
In middle school—oh, the memories.
3. Tam-O-Shanter open skate
Why not go to open skate when there is nothing else to do in the winter. You probably tried to start a snowball fight while you were there at one point, or was that just me?
4. Northview vs. Southview rivalry
This is rivalry starts in elementary school.
(Even though we all know Southview is better, cougs up).
5. Roundabouts
You really can't drive anywhere without encountering at least one, and yet some people still have no idea how to drive through them.
6. You were split up from your friends at one point
One of the worst parts about the school district having so many different schools.
7. Ohio Skate
You felt so cool going indoor skating on the weekends. One of your friends probably had a birthday party there, too.
8. You've hung out at Wal-Mart for fun
What else is there to do?
9. Mr. Freeze
Opening day at Mr. Freeze marks the beginning of summer.
10. Speedway slushies
Only 89 cents in the summer.
11. J & Gs Pizza
Thin crust pepperoni, please!
12. The hype over Southview finally having a football field
It was long overdue, and we all agree sharing a field was not pleasant.
13. You hate driving through Ottawa Hills
Are you going 26 mph in a 25 mph? Yep, pulled over.
14. You played soccer in elementary school
It was unheard of not to.
15. You had at least one friend who worked at Taco Bell
Probably the Central Avenue location.
16. Or you worked at Taco Bell
Maybe even the Alexis Road location.
17. Gibbs Bridge
No one can ever seem to agree on what exactly happened on the bridge, but everyone has a story about their time seeing a ghost.
18. Having to drive to another city for concerts
It seems that the only major artist that will play at The Huntington or anywhere close is Luke Bryan—for anyone else you have to drive at least an hour away.
19. You spent senior skip day at Cedar Point
And physics day.
20. You go to multiple Mud Hens games during the summer
Major league love for a minor league team.
21. Driving up to Ann Arbor so you can shop at the good stores
Where is the petition for the mall to get an Urban Outfitters, LuLu Lemon and Nordstrom?
22. You did NOT want to attend University of Toledo
It is the equivalent to overpriced, glorified high school.
23. Or maybe you did
It does make a lot of sense, financially.
24. Everyone had corn hole at their graduation party
Or any outdoor event, really.
25. Going to the Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo with your significant other
Don't forget to take a cute couple picture in front of the giant tree and post it on Instagram!
26. Or maybe you went with your best friends
Still don't forget to take a picture in front of the giant tree!
27. You know the Toledo Walleye "Suit Up (T-Town Hockey)" song by heart
HIT SOMEBODY!
28. You remember when it was the Toledo Storm
The Walleye is not as intimidating as The Storm.
29. You don't remember a time when Central Avenue wasn't under construction
Those orange construction barrels must be cemented onto the street.
30. You took your prom pictures at The Toledo Museum of Art
Be there at 4 o'clock sharp.
31. Or the Toledo Botanical Gardens
Still have to be there at 4 o'clock.
32. Snow days are for sledding on the Northview hill
Was it even a snow day if sledding down the hill didn't happen?
33. At least one of your friends has a cottage
Probably on Devils Lake.
34. You had three options when hanging out with friends
"Lets hang out—what should we do?"
"Well, there's the mall, we could see a movie or go get food."
35. You wouldn't have wanted to grow up anywhere else
The SYL will always be home.
