When people ask me where I'm from, I take pride in telling them I'm from Lawrence, Kansas- born and raised. Why, you might ask? After all, Kansas isn't an exciting state. Aha, dear reader, I'm a Lawrencian first- and Lawrence, also known as "LFK", is a town bursting with music, art, and genuineness.

At first glance you might not know you're looking at a Lawrence native, so I've devised a list of ten things that apply to Lawrence people (Townies).

10. You refer to Massachusetts Street as "Downtown"

Mass st. is the main hub of the city and is the perfect place for dining, shopping, and general hanging-out. Most businesses on Mass are local, and many Lawrencians spend their days/nights downtown.

9. You know who Dennis is

Dennis is a Lawrence resident and quite the character. He typically can be seen walking down Mass wearing crazy colors and patterns, carrying a mannequin.

8. You prefer to shop local

My boyfriend works at The Community Mercantile, or the Merc, which is one of the many local grocers in town.

7.You're fully convinced March Madness is an official holiday

At least, it is in Lawrence, where the University of Kansas is located. Our basketball team almost always makes it to the Final Four.

6. You remember Dirty Dillon's...

5. ...and Bucky's, and two Runza's, and 23rd street BK...

4. You can zoom in on the center of Google Earth and see your house

The creator of Google Earth grew up in LFK

3. You know what LFK stands for, and who invented it.

Leslie Kay invented the phrase "Lawrence F**king Kansas" in the early 2000s, and the moniker has stuck.

2. You know where to get the best cream cheese pizza in town

Just "call 842-1212"!

1. You never plan on leaving

Lawrence is a wonderful town with rich diversity, and many locals were born and raised here. We love our little blue dot.