Rejoice, granite state residents! It is our time to embrace the awesome that comes with being a New Hampshire resident. If you are from New Hampshire, you will easily agree with these statements. If you're not a proud 603 resident, you might consider migrating to land of live free or die.

1. We have no sales or income tax.

It's great until out-of-staters clog up our stores and markets to take advantage of our cheaper goods! Stay in your own lane, Massachusetts.

2. We were the first state to declare independence from England.

Basically, we were the state that invented freedom. You're welcome.

3. New Hampshire has the lowest homicide rate in the country.

New Hampshire is, year after year, rated as one of the safest states in the country!

4. We have exceptional hunting and fishing locations.

New Hampshire is a great summer vacation location with fishing spots all over the state.

5. We have the lowest percent of residents in poverty.

Way to go, New Hampshire.

6. We have the highest disposable income.

7. New Hampshire was the first state to adopt same-sex marriage.

Have a high five for progressive thinking and knowing that all people deserve basic human rights! #loveislove

8. We have the first primary vote.

New Hampshire is the state to impress, because it sets the tone as to who is starting strong in the race for president. So everyone is fighting for New Hampshire's approval.

9. We have beautiful scenery.

This time lapse sunset was taken on top of Mount Monadnock, which is only a few short miles from my hometown. I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful area!

10. The first potato planted in the United States was in New Hampshire.

Roasted, mashed, baked, scalloped, gratin, fries, or chips--all of it started in the 603.

11. Live free or die, mother truckers!

Need I say more?