You Know You’re From Colorado IF … the REAL Coloradoan Version!
Colorado is BOOMING, and I do mean BOOMING!
As a Colorado Native I am in complete shock at how quickly our once “quaint” state has become something of a rat race. Of course this state offers fantastic finds for all walks of life. From the constantly expanding technology sector, the successful tourism divisions, amazing outdoor adventures, popular dining and brew spots, and, let’s not mince words, the legalized MMJ, Colorado is growing faster than ever and is truly a wonderful place to call home.
Those of us that have lived here our whole lives have probably seen these
“You Know You’re From Colorado If …. “ lists talking about the infamous parka and short combo, going up or down “the hill”, or the cleverly designed Halloween costumes that go ever so nicely with your winter coat and hat.
But, I say, for those of us that are “really” Coloradoans (rather than the newly titled “transplants")… it’s time for a new list dag nabbit! So … here we go!!!!
You Know You’re From Colorado If
… If the newly developed traffic patterns have your jaw-a-droppin’
… if you think the infamous brown cloud seems to be getting bigger and bigger (STOP polluting folks, pack in, pack out!)
… If you suddenly find yourself giving thanks to 1-25 and 1-70 for being the best free parking lots in town (E-470 is starting to look pretty appealing despite the tolls huh?)
… If you find that “procrastination camping” (ie: booking your camp spot at the last minute) seems to no longer be an option (BOO!)
… If you hear people from out of state talking about “how much open space” Colorado has and think “yeah, but most of that open space is in the vast rocky mountains, not in Denver folks!”
… If when you heard about the “old” hotels downtown being turned into “micro-apartments” with no kitchen for $1000 bucks a month, you felt a twinge of "EWWW" and "WOWWW!" creep over you at the exact same time
… If you have asked yourself at least once “they are building another freaking shopping center here?!?!?” (yep, I said freaking!)
… If you miss the days when Colorado was “the best kept secret in the country”- the cat’s out of the bag folks, the weather here is pretty darn nice, almost all year long (SHHHHHHH!)
… If you know who Blucifer at DIA is and still find it amusing to explain to “new people” how he got that name (may his creator rest in peace!)
... If you know that "Southern Hospitality" is not JUST for the South. (Hint: If someone says "hi" to you on the street, you DON'T have to hold on to your purse ... you can simply say "hi" back!)
… If you still get teary eyed every time you see the gorgeous, expansive, perfection of the mountains
Oh, how I miss thee “Old Colorado”.
But … it is time to usher in the NEW and
with a Warm Welcome HOME to the “newbies”, I say
“Our Home is Your Home … please respect it and we will respect you!”
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