Moooooooovin' South

In this post we are going to intimately discuss the on going struggle between South Jersey "Hicks" and North Jersey "City-folk" Now I don't mean to use either of those terms in derogatory manners. They are just good descriptions of the inhabitants of each region. For those who are not Native to the great state of New Jersey you may not be aware of the ongoing battles of our separated but never equal homeland.

The Debate seems to go on and on and on and on. Who is better? South Jersey or North Jersey? Well since my roots are in North Jersey and now my residence is at the Shore I will give an "objective" description of South Jersey to all of my readers. This is not an argument just a statement of facts.

I have spent my summers in Southern New Jersey since I was in 5th grade actually. My sister lives there with her husband and my nephew. Some of my closest friends to date hail from South Jersey and I love them dearly. The landscape is absolutely unique and gorgeous, if you like the country like environment. Not all South Jersey is like my sister's home but I associate my sister's home as the representative of South Jersey in the Great Jersey Debate (as I like to call it). The landscape is rural to say the least.

"COWS! FRIKEN COWS!" That was my first thought when getting off of the Jersey Turnpike and entering the realm of southern hicks.

A land where it is not only accepted but encouraged your four wheeler to work. (Trust me I have done it)

A land where the statement, "The Acme food store is just up the street" Is a blunt and rude lie. Everything is actually exactly twenty minutes away from you. Like you are the epicenter of a giant bowl of lies!

A land where there is nothing to do at nights. Unless you are willing to get arrested (which is also encouraged) then you will find yourself at home watching movies every night.

A land where the Small-town mindset is not just a theory but an annoying and aggravating fact. Every one knows everyone and everything about each other. No rumor falls on deaf ears (and if it does someone there is ready to translate into sign-language).

A land where...it is okay to be quiet. That's right. I said quiet. You can sit in your backyard or go for a walk without any interruptions. Just you, the fresh air and God. For that reason I love South Jersey. I adore it. I can relax, I can pray, I can reflect. My time in South Jersey has never been a regret or a something I dislike. I love the people and region dearly.

With that being said. North Jersey is STILL better than the lowly South Jersey. =p

Ti Amo