Michigan: The state with 2 seasons; winter and construction. The state where you can experience all 4 seasons in one day. The state where it can be 70 degrees one day and a major snowstorm the next.

While those may not be the reasons that I love Michigan, they're what makes Michigan, well, Michigan.

1. Up North.

“Up North” urban dictionary defines up north as, “any area in Michigan that cannot be described as being Detroit,” which is basically true. But for any certain person up north is different, for me when I say I’m going up north, I go my cottage in Port Sanilac. But, you can go up north to Traverse City, Mackinaw Island, or any small town, basically anywhere more than about an hour north of where you live. Duh. But what comes along with up north is usually a lake, a beach, or the beautiful outdoors we have here, and if you're lucky you can get all 3 and thankfully we have the great lakes for some of the best beaches you can find.

2. The sports.

Theres nothing better than a baseball game at Comerica where the Comerica building is looming in the background, a game in Hockeytown (Joe Louis Arena or the new Little Caesars Arena) especially when they go to the playoffs to keep the streak alive, even a football game at Ford Field, and a basketball game at the Palace. I know there are all of these sports in other cities and other places feel the same but there is nothing like going to Detroit and being apart of the revival of the city.

Not only the pro sports we have here but the college sports are awesome. There's, (of course), the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry that is pretty much the talk of the state for a whole month before the actual game. There is Western vs. Central, while it may not be as popular, it also a very intense rivalry. And all of the other amazing college sports at Wayne State, Grand Valley, and Saginaw Valley just to name a few.

3. Great Lakes.

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior. These honestly are one of the greatest parts of living here. Swimming in the lake in the summer is perfect. They make up the outline of the mitten and all the coastline around the state.

Honestly there is nothing better than this state. Theres great people and great times.