As some people know, I was not born in Texas, but I came as fast as I could. I have spent the majority of my life except for those first few months in Texas and what that means is technically I was born in Arizona but I would consider myself to be Texan. There are many reasons that can confirm Texas' adoption of you.

1. You have officially began to use the world "y'all" no you cannot say "you guys" (shoutout to my northern roommate) that is not and I repeat not a thing. People say "y'all" which is simply you+all. Gotta love the slang. If you start using that you are well on your way.

2. If you live in most cities in Texas, dress is most likely big tshirts and shorts. Anything else is just way to dressy.

3. You absolutely love iced tea. Most people drink sweet tea cause that is a definite southern thing and actually a real reason people decide to come to Texas.

4. Tex-Mex. that is a real living breathing type of food and if you don't believe it then you better check yourself and then proceed to run as fast as possible to your nearest Tex-Mex restaurant {because that is an absolute necessity of life of a Texan}.

5. Monograms and preppy tshirts are also a pretty popular thing; people love all those Comfort Colors Tees and all that Summer Proper.

6. Barbecue Food is an absolute must and there is nothing like real Texas BBQ with real homemade barbecue sauce. {btw if you are ever in Waco or go to Baylor and haven't been to Viteks - you are missing out on life}

7. Country dancing and two stepping are a definite thing too, and whether your good, bad, or just plain horrible; fun is still to be had.

8. Homecoming. If you went to high school in Texas then ya know homecoming is a major big deal. Mums are literally the size of Texas (and mums by the way are the decorative flowers that are giant that Texas girls wear at homecoming season).

9. Friday Night Lights. There is no kinda football like that, in Texas towns it is the event of the week where every single person comes together as a community, watching football and enjoying that time together.

These are only a few ways you know that you have been officially accepted to Texas and the world of y'all. Once your there, you'll never want to leave.

P.S. Not all Texas own cowboy boots and ride horses. Even though I may have....