Posted in Louisiana
July 31, 2017
13 Undying Habits That Prove You Can Never Take Louisiana Out Of The Louisianian
No matter where you end up, Louisiana will always be a part of you. There’s so many special quirks about growing up in Louisiana you may forget about them until you move outside of the state where your habits may cock an eyebrow. Here are some of our favorites.
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Living in Louisiana will quickly make you adapt to the hot weather. But you’ll definitely be the first person to reach for a sweater if the temperature drops below 70.
Or Tony’s. Or Slap Ya Mamas. You just need that creole spice in your life!
Home state pride!
There’s nothing you haven’t seen before.
Your years of LSU, Saints, ULL, Tulane, Southern, or Grambling (and many others) tailgating have made you a black belt at tailgating.
It’s just the way it is.
Everyone has one, and even if you don’t live in a hurricane zone anymore, you’ll always have that mental check list of things to stock up on.
Louisiana has a lot of bugs, and if you lived here for any amount of time, one has most certainly invaded your home. You’re used to it.
They’re ridiculously hard to get off of your car.
Langiappe, Laisses les bon temps rouler, making groceries… It’s almost like we have our own language.
And that smell will always make you nostalgic.
Louisiana knows how to throw a party. With hundreds of festivals, football season, and Mardi Gras, we were basically raised to have a good time.
Sure, other states have mountain or beach views, but you’re first love was always ‘da bayou.
Can you relate? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below!
