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17 Facts Anyone From Pensacola Knows To Be True

I grew up where you vacation.

Jacquie Kinman

Feb 22, 2016

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17 Facts Anyone From Pensacola Knows To Be True

Jacquie Kinman

Pensacola, Florida is such a quaint little town. It is known for its historical background, sandy white beaches and being home to the United States Naval Air Station and the Blue Angels. Pensacola attracts all sorts of people from around the country. There are those who decided to come live in Pensacola to go to school at the University of West Florida and/or Pensacola State College. There are those who are going into or are in the Navy. There are those who just wanted to live where most people vacation. Also, there are those who just come and visit Pensacola for vacation for a little. However, if you have lived in Pensacola for your whole life, you know just a little bit more than those who haven't.

1.You've been cheering for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from the very beginning.

2. You've never missed a Blue Angels show.

3. You know that Avenida 18 is the best place to go on the beach to get away from all the tourists.

4. You know that the best food in town comes from the local restaurants (Cactus Flower Cafe, Ozone's, Jerry's Drive In, etc.)

5. You call anyone and everyone from Gulf Breeze "Breezers."

6. You have always been able to make people cringe by saying "I live where you vacation."

7. Your favorite tunnel to go through is the 12th Avenue tree tunnel.

8. In elementary and/or middle school, you always had a field trip that went to the Naval Aviation Museum.

9. Your favorite cookie is the smiley face cookie from J's Bakery.

10. The Bay Bluffs Park is the place to go when you want to go on an adventure.

11. "And remember, it's GREAT to be a Wildcat."

12. At any time of the year, you go hot tubbing out at the beach because it is always a fun thing to do.

13. You have painted the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge more than once.

14. You have never seen an ugly sunrise or sunset.

15. You'd rather drive down Scenic Highway than the interstate.

16. You've never gotten Apple mixed up with Apple Market.

17. The only drop you have ever gone to on New Years is the Pelican Drop.

All of these beautiful pictures of Pensacola were taken by Brian L Butler (http://www.panhandlin.com/)

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17 Facts Anyone From Pensacola Knows To Be True

I grew up where you vacation.

1.You've been cheering for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from the very beginning.

2. You've never missed a Blue Angels show.

3. You know that Avenida 18 is the best place to go on the beach to get away from all the tourists.

4. You know that the best food in town comes from the local restaurants (Cactus Flower Cafe, Ozone's, Jerry's Drive In, etc.)

5. You call anyone and everyone from Gulf Breeze "Breezers."

6. You have always been able to make people cringe by saying "I live where you vacation."

7. Your favorite tunnel to go through is the 12th Avenue tree tunnel.

8. In elementary and/or middle school, you always had a field trip that went to the Naval Aviation Museum.

9. Your favorite cookie is the smiley face cookie from J's Bakery.

10. The Bay Bluffs Park is the place to go when you want to go on an adventure.

11. "And remember, it's GREAT to be a Wildcat."

12. At any time of the year, you go hot tubbing out at the beach because it is always a fun thing to do.

13. You have painted the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge more than once.

14. You have never seen an ugly sunrise or sunset.

15. You'd rather drive down Scenic Highway than the interstate.

16. You've never gotten Apple mixed up with Apple Market.

17. The only drop you have ever gone to on New Years is the Pelican Drop.

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Living in the dorms can tear down your immune system.

1. Drink lots of tea with honey.

2. Get a good amount of rest.

3. Make an appointment with the health center or at a doctor's office.

4. Stock up on soup and crackers.

5. If you are able to, go home.

You gotta do what you gotta do.

1.Shower

2. Sleep

3. Schedule

4. Eat Well

5. Exercise

6. Socialize

7. Be on Time

8. Chillax

9. Journal/Pray/Reflect

10. Gain Perspective

11. Do what works for you

Leslie gets it.

Your professor mentions there's a test in a few days and you didn't know about it.

You spend all day long in class and now realize you also have to spend the next few nights awake studying.

You take out your textbook and notes, but don't have the energy to actually read them.

You keep reading the same sentence over and over, but it still doesn't make sense.

You can’t focus, and your roommate suggests you go to the library.

You realize there are still over 50 pages left to read.

You reach the two-hour mark of studying and get delirious and want to give up.

You take a Netflix and snack break.

Your friends told you they were staying in with you to study, but they end up going out.

Your friends ask why you need to study instead of having fun.

Your friends send you pictures of them out having fun, but you're stuck in the library and want to run away.

You walk out of the test and realize staying in and studying was worth it because you definitely aced it.

No, I'm not mad, that's just my face

1. You can't control it.

2. You are not always pissed off.

3. Most of the time, you're just fine.

4. Usually, nothing is wrong.

5. Sometimes, you use it to your advantage.

6. But you actually are approachable most times.

7. Fake smiling is tough.

8. You are not actually a b***h.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with.”

1. “What am I supposed to do if everything doesn’t work out like it does in my head?”

2. “I really hope everything I’ve learned can be used to make a difference one day.”

3. “I didn’t think it would be this hard.”

4. “I wonder what would have happened if I did _______”

5. “I wish my parents were here.”

6. “Should I get another job?”

7. “Are my grades good enough?”

8. “How long will it even take me to get to where I want to be?”

9. “What should I get my graduate degree in?”

10. “What am I going to do when my meal card runs out?”

11. “Am I where I need to be?”

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