After 18 years of living in Ohio, I finally decided it was time for a climate change. I packed up all my belongings and headed 11 hours away from my hometown of Middletown, Ohio to Bluffton, South Carolina. I did not know a single person, and had no idea what I was about to face. There are a few things I have learned since moving South.

People in the South take their time to do things, so you have to learn to be patient. Some Northerner's might find this a problem. Everything around here takes a little bit longer. There is no need to be in a rush. Whereas life is as quick as a fast food order up North. Enjoy your time! I have learned to drive slower, walker slower, and maybe even talk slower.

People in the South are much friendlier than people up North. Usually Northerners, such as myself, keep to ourselves and avoid eye contact. In the South, boys hold the door open for you and employees at a store might actually have a conversation with you. In addition, most people are addressed by ma'am or sir when talking.

When it comes to language, I've faced some challenges. In the North, we address people by saying "you guys" or "everybody," and in the South, people use the word "ya'll" to address absolutely anything. Southerners refer to grocery carts as buggies and refer to pop as soda.

Obviously, college football is a big thing down South. You'll hear more about college football than the NFL, and practically anything else. The SEC holds some of the best college football teams in the nation.Tailgates consume the fall, and the whole Southern population anticipates what the new season will bring.

I've had some adjusting to do living life in the South but trading cold northern winters for beautiful weather, friendly southerners and college football is something I could get used to!