Before leaving for college, I swore I'd never miss Williamsburg. I mean, NOTHING is open past 10 p.m. Actually, that's a lie, Cookout is open, but that just makes me fat. The weather 100% of the time is 100% humidity. Tourists do not know how to drive. The complaints go on and on, but I was wrong. The longer I'm at college, a small part of me begins to miss Williamsburg. Well, not Williamsburg as a whole, but definitely small parts.
Here are 10 things ALL Williamsburg kids miss when going to college:
1. The Cheese Shop
If you're from Williamsburg, I don't need to explain any further.
2. The outlets
Although working at the outlets has made me believe that all people are evil, living in Blacksburg makes me miss them. I mean I had no idea that people paid non-outlet prices for things. Being 10 minutes from the mall back home is amazing. Whenever I need something, I just go pick it up. Here, I have to order it online and pay shipping.
3. Warm weather
Now, Williamsburg isn't always warm, but its ALWAYS warmer than Blacksburg. Virginia Tech students aren't the only ones that can relate. Any mountain school is forever colder than sunny Williamsburg. One time I checked my phone, it was 35 in Blacksburg and 57 in Williamsburg.
4. Being close to the beach
Speaking of warm weather, did someone mention the beach? I mean this might truly be the best part of living in Williamsburg. You want to go to the beach? Leave early, you will make it there in an hour. Now, I want to go to the beach? I might as well just dream because I am not driving 6 hours.
5. Colonial Williamsburg
Yes, I know this one will be controversial, but I love walking around CW. Especially, in the spring when the weather is nice.
6. Sno-to-go
Another no-brainer. This place is heaven sent.
7. Having something to do
OK, so when you live in Williamsburg you think there is always nothing to do, but in hindsight there is always something to do. It is honestly nice having Busch Gardens and Water Country in your hometown. Plus, you are an hour from Va Beach and an hour from Richmond.
8. Target
In Blacksburg, Target is a 15 min drive... unacceptable.
9. Knowing Everyone
Knowing everyone can get annoying. Especially, when you only kind-of know someone and they are standing beside you in line at Target. You know you both know who each other are, but you don't know if you should say hi. However, knowing everyone can be slightly welcoming. You know that you will always have common connections.
10. Family
We all miss the reason we are in Williamsburg in the first place, OUR FAMILIES.
Disclaimer: This article in no way means I want to end up in Williamsburg after graduation. I just miss it sometimes.
