13 Things You Have To Do Before You’re An Official Mississippian

Think simply residing in the Magnolia State is enough to make you a Mississippian? Well, technically, it is. But to really be considered official, there are certain things you just have to do; here are 13 of them.

1. Master the art of avoiding whatever animal runs out in front of your vehicle.

2. Learn to navigate “back roads” (especially at night) as if you’re a professional driver.

4. Have the strength to survive a vicious attack...by fire ants or pesky mosquitoes.

8. Make it through at least one intense Mississippi summer.

9. Which means, finding a great swimming spot is necessary.

10. Dine at an amazing restaurant that’s hidden in a small town.

11. Spend an afternoon at a crawfish or shrimp boil.

12. Indulge on some famous Mississippi barbecue.

13. Remove a snake, raccoon, bird, or some other unwanted critter from your home. (I can personally attest to this one.)

Have you done everything on this list? What else would you add?

Daniella DiRienzo

Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.

13 Things You Have To Do Before You’re An Official Mississippian

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