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Posted in Michigan March 23, 2016 by Serena Maria Daniels

Here Are 12 Signs You Have Spent Way Too Much Time In Michigan

Inevitably, there are signs that you’ve been in Michigan too long. It’s in the topics of conversations you find yourself having all the time. It’s the things that annoy you that might not get to others around the country.

Whether you’re a lifelong Michigander or have only been here a few years, you know you’ve spent way too much time in the Mitten if you can relate to any of these.

1. You have a deep-seated hatred of all things Ohio State.

2. You have nearly as fierce an allegiance to your favorite Michigan team.

3. You find yourself complaining about the absence of the Michigan Left when traveling out of state.

4. You have accumulated a few choice names for tourists.

5. You dread springtime just about as much as winter driving because of the potholes.

6. You go off on a full blown tangent whenever the weather is brought up.

7. You become just as easily agitated whenever someone brings up Detroit.

8. You inevitably rush to the nearest Meijer whenever a storm is about to hit to stock up on supplies.

9. You give the most incredulous look whenever someone mentions your Michigan accent.

10. You've come to identify a fifth season: construction season.

11. You count the days every year 'til you get to travel to the condo in Florida.

12. But inevitably, no matter what, you can't stay away from the state for too long without missing it.

Ha! Ready for a vacation, or you still have plenty of love for the Great Lake State?

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Serena Maria Daniels

Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.