Over the weekend I went back home again to Indiana to attend the wedding of my longest (I will not say oldest, because we are not old) friend. We’ve known each other since elementary school. So it’s been — ahem — a few years. It was so fun to see her and be there for her special day.
I was born in Ohio, and I’ve lived in Michigan for 15 years. But I spent my formative elementary, middle school, high school and college years living in Indiana. So if you ask me where I’m from, I claim Hoosier country as my homeland. Being back in Indiana and in the state capital, Indianapolis, had me feeling sentimental about my old home state.
You Know You’re from Indiana When…
1. You believe Hoosiers and Rudy are the two greatest movies ever made.
2. You still talk about that time Bobby Knight threw a chair.
3. You spent at least one summer detasseling corn as your job.
4. You have no problem saying you’re proud to be a Hoosier even though you have no idea what Hoosier actually means.
5. The 4 H country fair is the highlight of the summer social calendar in your town.
6. When people talk about The Flea Market you automatically know they’re talking about Shipshewana.
7. You recognize high school basketball as a world religion.
8. You’ve visited Cedar Point every summer since you were born.
9. You have to drive an hour to get to the nearest mall.
10. You can say French Lick without giggling.
I’ve live in Michigan for 14 years now and can appreciate the fine differences between our two great states. Specifically, French Lick makes me laugh and a little bit uncomfortable at the same time.
Ha! That was funny and I’m not from Indiana. It had a midwesty feel to it that reminded me of Kansas, just with different names and landmarks. In South Carolina, the main sports team is the “GameCocks.” They often just drop the “game” part and put the rest on shirts, hats, everything, and no one bats an eye. Unless they’re visiting, LOL.
Yep–every state has their own flavor, and it’s funny to see what we claim with pride!
Insert, Packers, cheese and football and you could be talking about Wisconsin. LOL. I love the look and feel of your blog. Did you recently update it or am I just slow? ha ha.
Don’t know what kind of music you like in Indiana, but I’ve got a great tip to pass along: Most local libraries have music video DVDS available or will order whatever is available in their system: Jazz, Celtic,Folk, Country, Swing,and even Disco! Sick and tired on the sleeze from Cable Music channels? Save yourself some money and give your kids a gift money can’t buy: Good taste in Music.
I think there are many similarities between all the midwest states. I was born in Illinois, lived in Michigan for 4 years during college, and have lived in Iowa for almost three years before moving back to Illinois. I have to say Iowa was my favorite, with the UP being a close second. When you say you’re from Illinois, everyone automatically assumes Chicago or suburbs. I guess they forget the other 95% of the state.
Thats totally funny. Thanks for letting me know what it would be like to live in Indiana. : )
I’ve never been to Indiana but I love this post. I totally need one that says you know you’re from NYC when… 🙂