Not only was Carmel, Ind. the best place to grow up, it will always be where I call my home. No matter what, I will always be proud to say that I'm from this place. There are many things that make Carmel what it is. I know my fellow Carmelites will understand the following...

1. Welcome to the city of roundabouts, Carmel, Ind. Carmel has more roundabouts than any other city in the United States.

2. No need for a gym membership when you have the Monon Trail, the 18.1-mile long trail that is used daily by bikers, walker, runners, rollerbladers, etc.

3. You grew up going to Bub's Burgers, Home of the Big Ugly Burger, with family and friends.

4. In your spare time, you would go to Citgo/Valero to get slushies, quenching the cravings for less than a dollar.

5. You're never alone in downtown Carmel due to the abundant realistic statues.

6. You went to the largest high school in the state, Carmel High School, home of the Greyhounds.

7. You're always safe because there are cops on every corner.

8. Goodwill finds are not too shabby, often with tags still on them.

9. The rivalry between West siders and East siders is pretty intense.

10. Directions are easy, "I live 146th/136th/126th in..."

11. Your artwork might have been showed in the World's Smallest Children's Art Gallery.

12. Don't be fooled by the Foolery that's currently in Downtown Carmel, it will never be the same as the original Foolery.

13. When you say, "I am from Carmel, Ind." you prepare yourself for what comments you are going to get.

14. There will always be construction.

15. The Kroger has live music, a restaurant, a sushi train, a Cake Bake Shop, a bistro, and many more sections.

16. Money Magazine ranked Carmel, Ind. the #1 best place to live. [Drops mic.]