Hollis Johnson
As much as I love living in New York, there are things I was surprised to discover I missed about Southern living.
- I moved from New England to the South, and back up north to New York City over the course of the last five years.
- While living in North Carolina, I thoroughly enjoyed taking in everything the slower-paced lifestyle had to offer.
- After moving to a bustling metropolis like New York City, I never thought I'd miss the South, but was surprised to find out that I do.
- Here are the 13 things I miss about Southern living, from the delicious food to the classic Southern fashion.
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As a born and bred New Englander, I was excited but anxious to move down south for college and attend Elon University, a small private university just outside of Burlington, North Carolina.
As I grew acclimated to the Southern lifestyle, I truly fell in love with the beautiful temperate weather, delicious food, and charming Southern style. I never thought I would miss the slow-paced Southern lifestyle after moving to a city like New York, which offers a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.
However, I soon realized that there were quite a few aspects of Southern living that I really missed.