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9 Signs You Grew Up In Northport

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9 Signs You Grew Up In Northport

Everyone loves their own little town on Long Island, but something about Northport is a little more special. There's something about the people, the drama, the views and, of course, the egg sandwiches. Even though you eventually start to hate the place, your heart will always remember the sweet memories Northport gave to you.

1. You’re either a Northport Deli person or Northside.

It is true. One egg sandwich is better than the other. It is also true that one half and half is better than the other. I will not disclose my own feelings, but the rivalry is strong.

2. You were a frequent flyer at the sketchy liquor stores.

You always felt like a bad-ass when you would use that fake ID that your friend’s sister’s roommate gave you to buy liquor at the local liquor store. Even though it made you nervous every time, that bottle of Bacardi was always worth it.

3. Ever since you were young, you dreamed of sitting in the senior well.

If you didn’t go to Northport High School, you probably don’t know what I am talking about. But if you did, you definitely felt the same way. Something about sitting in the senior well, drinking a half and half and making fun of freshmen. It was a magical feeling.

4. You are committed to your favorite bagel store, and you always feel bad cheating on it

Within the radius of Northport, there are at least six bagel stores. Some good, some not so good, but it's really based on those taste buds. Even though you always have a dozen of your favorite bagels at your house, sometimes you like to switch it up. Sorry Country Hot.

5. You have Instagrammed Northport Harbor, probably, 10 times.

Even if you don’t live in the village, Northport Harbor will always be one of your favorite sites. When the little gazebo is decorated with Christmas lights, your heart flutters a little bit. Oh, and the sunsets -- superb.

6. You had prom drama -- oh, and every other kind of drama.

Every morning when you gathered in the commons, there was always new drama that was worth being late to first period for. Whether it was about someone's Facebook status, someone wearing an ugly colored Juicy sweatsuit, or prom proposals, there was always something going on.

7. You went to at least 20 sweet sixteens.

Sweet sixteens are pretty big on Long Island, but Northport is where they are more like weddings. You always knew how to sneak in a few shots of vodka in order to get through the candle ceremony and it was always fun grinding up on people in front of adults, right?

8. You now go to Wing Night, and you regret it every time

On Wednesdays, your squad decides to roll up to Wing Night, and every time it is a high school reunion. Between the awkward eye contact with past hook ups and pushing through the crowd to get a drink, the next morning you always regret walking into that place.

9. Some of your best memories are from high school.

Your memories from high school will probably be some of the funniest and greatest memories you had. From drinking on the roof of your middle school, to sneaking out to see that boy you liked, Northport holds some pretty good memories, and some pretty crazy secrets.

With everything else happening around you, don’t forget about where you came from. Northport creates some pretty awesome and interesting people, and your memories and secrets will always be safe there.

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