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If there are pine trees and Dairy Queens all around you, you're in East Texas.

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Although I've lived lots of places over my life, I spent most of my life in Troup, Texas and my older relatives all grew up in East Texas. Being there and coming to San Marcos, I've realized how different the areas of Texas can be, and the Piney Woods are no exception! Here are 15 signs you're from East Texas!

There is a DQ or Sonic No More Than 30 Minutes Away From You

You See These All Day Everyday

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Backroading is an Acceptable Pass time

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Your Mom Skipped Work to go to Mistletoe and Magic

People Spend a Ton of Money Customizing Their Trucks

Guys Where Pearl Snaps When They Dress Up

Every Girl Has Shopped Here at Least Once

"Seeing Green is Saving Green!"

Bonfires Are Almost Always Present at Parties

The Worst ETX Pests are Feral Hogs

Teased Hair is a Must (Bumps are Trendy too)

Azaleas and Roses are Everywhere in the Spring

T-Shirts are Made for Every Organization and Every School and Church Activity

East Texas is a special place, and I've loved my time living there. What do you love about East Texas?

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No, I actually don't pay for my friends.

1. "You pay for your friends."

2. "All you do is party."

3. "You guys all look the same."

4. "You don't actually care about your Philanthropy."

5. "Bigs and littles are stupid/annoying."

6. "I would never want to be a part of that."

7. "You're wasting your money."

We get it — we're frustrated with you, too.

1. When they go out of their way to help you.

2. When they are cleaning up a section of the store.

3. When they deal with your children being heathens.

4. When they listen intently to your coupon problems.

5. When they ask you about opening a credit card or rewards card.

6. When you have to wait to get an item number or to talk to a manager.

It's not always fun being fun-sized!

1. Not wearing makeup is like stepping in a time machine

2. "Wow, how tall are you?!"

3. You don't realize how much you're craning your neck until you talk to someone as short as you.

4. Hugging your friends is just asking for a face full of boob for you and makeup on their shirt for them. Awkward.

5. You face retail discrimination

Details the INFJ may not have wanted to let you know about.

1. Their moral compass is the strongest bone in their bodies

2. They like getting a mild cold

3. They can only make one new friend at a time

4. They can only be leaders if they're experts on the topic

5. You know what too nice means: Fake

6. Their creativity comes out in strange bouts

7. They like heavily emotional stories

8. They experience a different kind of tired

9. Structure and routine is the name of the game

10. They are sensitive little creatures

11. They love to love

12. Yup, they’re the mom of the friend group

It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

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