You Know You Aren't In Central Illinois Anymore When...

1. The speed limit through a construction zone is 100 km/hr.
2. There is graffiti on everything...signs,overpasses,buildings...because it is legal
3. You have to wear a jacket because it is chilly, even though it is in the middle of summer
4. You get on a train in a mountainous area, but get off 15 minutes later and it is flat
5. You have to pay to use public bathrooms
6. The water is "sparkly" or with gas (carbonated)
7. You have trouble finding a trashcan, especially in hotel rooms and peoples' homes
8. There are castles in places other than story books
9. Kleenex's are hard to find
10. Washclothes are nonexistant
11. Toilet paper is the consistancy of paper towels
12. Breakfast often consists of hard bread, cheese, lunch meats, and soft or hard boiled eggs
13. Eggs for breakfast are eaten with a spoon out of the shell

Have a great day,

Christy