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Posted in Arizona July 24, 2017 by Monica Spencer

11 Undying Habits That Prove You Can Never Take Arizona Out Of The Arizonan

There’s no denying that Arizona is a unique place to call home. The landscapes, weather, and people are diverse and so are the living experiences. Depending on where in Arizona you grew up—the city, rural areas, the reservations, in the desert, or in the forest—we’re sure that you’ve probably acquired a few of the following habits.

1. Since the monsoons are here, let’s start with this: you always take a moment to appreciate what little precipitation Arizona receives.

2. You know that in summer, hot water comes out of the cold tap.

3. One undying habit for those who grew up in the desert: shaking your shoes upside down before wearing.

4. Finding the perfect parking space doesn’t always entail finding the closest spot.

5. If you’re a native Arizonan, you know driving through a flash flood zone during storms is a no no.

6. While we’re on the topic of driving, you know that the distances between cities and attractions are far.

7. Daylight Saving Time is a confusing concept.

8. We know that a well-manicured landscape doesn’t need to include grass at all.

9. We insist that no vista is complete without some mountain views on the horizon.

10. We know the power of a beautiful sunset.

11. We also know that beauty can be seen up above as well.

What are some other odd (or, perhaps, not so odd) habits Arizonans have acquired from living here? We would love to hear your thoughts!

If you want to read more about what makes Arizona such a unique place, check out Here Is Undeniable Proof Arizona Is Anything But Ordinary.

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Monica Spencer

Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.