Sometimes trying to express why you love where you live can be tough. There are so many different possibilities and many of those can seem incredibly personal to each individual. However, I think some of those reasons and experiences are shared by plenty of Arizonans, so here’s a quick look at signs that you may belong here in the Grand Canyon state:
- Obvious things first: You know that sunny days are the best days.
George Vnoucek/Flickr Arizona really should be the sunshine state.
- Feeling toasty is something you actually enjoy.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr That extreme heat in Phoenix can feel a bit much after awhile, but I would take that over freezing temperatures.
- Preparing for winter every year doesn’t always mean having to break out the parka and getting snowed in at least once.
Alan English CPA/Flickr See, even this guy in December in the Grand Canyon and the tourist behind him don’t need to look like ticks ready to pop. Some years in the northern part of the state may see heavy snow, but it’s often considered a treat instead of an expectation.
- Like exercising your second amendment? Arizona is definitely for you.
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- Do you enjoy spending time out in nature? Lucky for you, Arizona has a long list of areas for hiking, camping, hunting, or just enjoying nature’s peacefulness.
Rick Herrmann/Flickr
- You have an appreciation (or perhaps a preference) for rocky, dirt-covered landscapes.
Louis Raphael/Flickr
- If you have a fear that you will meet your end in a natural disaster, you can be rest assured that Arizona is one of the safer places in the country to live.
Sarah Reid/Flickr
- You’re craving a good chimi right now or some other Sonoran Mexican or otherwise Southwestern dish. Either way, if you live in Arizona right now, you can satisfy those cravings with just a short drive to your nearest Mexican restaurant.
Daniel Hanson/Flickr Or just make it at home. The ingredients are an easy find at the grocery store.
How many of these do you think applied to you? Let us know of other signs that tell if someone belongs in Arizona.
George Vnoucek/Flickr
Arizona really should be the sunshine state.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
That extreme heat in Phoenix can feel a bit much after awhile, but I would take that over freezing temperatures.
Alan English CPA/Flickr
See, even this guy in December in the Grand Canyon and the tourist behind him don’t need to look like ticks ready to pop. Some years in the northern part of the state may see heavy snow, but it’s often considered a treat instead of an expectation.
BBC World Service/Flickr
Rick Herrmann/Flickr
Louis Raphael/Flickr
Sarah Reid/Flickr
Daniel Hanson/Flickr
Or just make it at home. The ingredients are an easy find at the grocery store.
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