Saying you’re from North Carolina comes with a lot of pride, we do have so much to be proud of! Our beautiful beaches, mountains to explore, lovely scenery awaiting us each day. If you call the Tar Heel state home, we can all agree we’re thankful for these things.
- We start our mornings with a beautiful view.
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- And end our days with just as much a beautiful view.
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- We have big, bustling cities.
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- Gorgeous countryside.
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- And the most charming small towns you’ll ever see.
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- It’s the perfect state for sports fanatics.
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- We’ve been taught to respect our neighbors, our elders, and to always take time to ask, ‘hey, how ya doin?’
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- We eat the best food all of the time because down-home, southern cookin’ is a way of life.
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- Not to mention the best BBQ ever.
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- We can go surfing one day…
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- Hiking the next…
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- And pitch a tent beneath the Milky Way.
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- We do ‘fast food’ the right way.
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- Our tea is always sweet!
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- We always say y’all! And speaking of, no one can resist our southern charm or drawl!
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- But we’re still artistic, cultured, and have a deep appreciation for all of the arts.
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- So basically we’re the total package!
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- But we also count our blessings each day and know how amazing it is to be from such a wonderful, beautiful state!
Etsy
Why are YOU thankful to be from North Carolina? Tell us in the comments!
Flickr / Jim Dollar
Flickr / Zach Frailey
Flickr / Alex G.
Flickr / Colin Gallagher
Flickr / John Buie
Flickr / James Willamor
Flickr / Kevin Oliver
Flickr / Michael Tipton
Flickr / Wonderlane
Flickr / Reese Derrenberger
Flickr / Andrew Yee
Flickr / Frank Kehren
Flickr / Gerry Dincher
Flickr / William F. Yurasko
Flickr / Abby
Etsy
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