Growing up in Idaho has always come with its own unique set of perks and challenges. Our childhood field trips, our playgrounds, our trips to grandma’s house… they’re all different than those experienced by other states due to our distinct culture. But while our unique Gem State experiences always seem to fill our memories with a sense of nostalgia in the present, maybe–if you’re like me–you may recall being not quite as appreciative of all things “Idaho” as you are today! Sometimes, it just takes a little perspective. See how many similar thoughts you had growing up:
- The second you turn 14: “YES! I get to start driving!”
Leonid Mamchenkov/Flickr While the rest of us do a collective eye-roll and shudder at the thought. Even though we did the same exact thing.
- “Cow tipping? That sounds AWESOME!”
John Haslam/Flickr But this face is probably why most of us never tried it.
- “Idaho is so boooring.”
Lee Bryant/Flickr Cool it, young whipper snapper. You’ll appreciate the peace and quiet when you’re older.
- Snow days be like: “Woo-HOOO! I’m going to sled down the tallest hill I can find!”
Patrick/Flickr
- Going to Boise was a big city adventure.
Thomas Hawk/Flickr Unless of course you grew up in Boise, in which case…
- A family drive through the country brought conflicting thoughts.
Cameron Yee/Flickr Being trapped in a car with siblings for an unknown period of time: Ugh. Seeing all the cows and horses grazing in their pastures: EPIC.
- “No, Idaho isn’t in the Midwest.”
Wikimedia Commons It’s also not Iowa or Ohio either.
- When you see how your out-of-state cousins talk to their elders: “If I ever talked to my parents like that, it would be the last thing I ever did.”
Moyan Brenn/Flickr
- Small town rivalries brought out your war face… and language we can’t repeat here.
Steve Allen/Flickr High school can be intense in a small town.
- When your parents say you’re going into town and you know it’ll be an all day trip: “Can we get ice cream?!”
Kyle Vena/Flickr Going into town was a big deal.
- Going camping and/or fishing with the family: “I’m going to catch the biggest fish in the WORLD!”
Florida Fish and Wildlife/Flickr
- After an extended trip visiting family and sleeping on couches (or the floor): “Are we there yet?”
Edgar Zuniga Jr./Flickr Finally, you’re almost home!
What other thoughts did you have growing up here?
Leonid Mamchenkov/Flickr
While the rest of us do a collective eye-roll and shudder at the thought. Even though we did the same exact thing.
John Haslam/Flickr
But this face is probably why most of us never tried it.
Lee Bryant/Flickr
Cool it, young whipper snapper. You’ll appreciate the peace and quiet when you’re older.
Patrick/Flickr
Thomas Hawk/Flickr
Unless of course you grew up in Boise, in which case…
Cameron Yee/Flickr
Being trapped in a car with siblings for an unknown period of time: Ugh. Seeing all the cows and horses grazing in their pastures: EPIC.
Wikimedia Commons
It’s also not Iowa or Ohio either.
Moyan Brenn/Flickr
Steve Allen/Flickr
High school can be intense in a small town.
Kyle Vena/Flickr
Going into town was a big deal.
Florida Fish and Wildlife/Flickr
Edgar Zuniga Jr./Flickr
Finally, you’re almost home!
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