13 Things You Quickly Learn When You Move Away From Nebraska
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Delana Lefevers
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We wouldn’t recommend moving away from Nebraska, but if you’ve got to do it, be prepared for a lot of changes. Life is a whole lot different outside of these borders, and you’ll start to miss home almost immediately. These are some of the things you’ll notice right away.
Other states have their own scenic routes, but they're just not the same. Here, country drives are almost a sport...a very, very leisurely sport.
You can see pretty far here in Nebraska; even the Sandhills can't blot out the sky that goes all the way to the ground.
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Sometimes we get to have them all in one day!
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We're all about staying connected to our tribe, which often includes the entire community.
Those states with pro teams take college ball a little less seriously than we do, but we think they're missing out on the real action. GBR!
That's right - leave the Plains and you can kiss Temperature Tuesdays goodbye.
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We grew up thinking that fields and livestock are just what everyone sees alongside the road.
Every single one of our little towns is full of personality and charm, and spending some time in them is the best way to experience that.
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Have you ever heard someone say that they were from a small town of "just under 100,000"? Rural Nebraska towns often list population numbers in the three-to-four-digit range.
Omaha and Lincoln seem pretty big when they're the largest cities you've ever been to...but they're dwarfed by other major cities.
Personally, this writer has adopted the explanation, "It's right in the middle." (This writer also recommends those people look at a map sometime.)
No matter where in Nebraska you're from, there's a kind of hardiness that most of us thrive on. We can handle anything from unpredictable weather to ailing livestock to fluctuating crop prices, and we always pull through.
Don't worry - Nebraska will still be here for you when you come to your senses and decide to move back.
Have you ever moved away from Nebraska? How many of these things did you notice right away? Tell us about it in the comments!
Want to read more about how awesome Nebraskans are? Check out this list of reasons we’re so darn tough.
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