15 Signs You Miss Denver

1. You’re Amazed That People Just Know Which Way Is West

Someone tells them to head west on the highway and they just know which way to go without using any mountains or anything. It’s the weirdest thing.

2. You’re Underwhelmed By What Passes For Local Theaters

Nothing is quite as cultured and intimate as The Bluebird, even when it tries. Especially when it tries.

3. …Especially If They’re Outdoors

And there’s definitely nothing that comes anywhere close to being as expansive and breathtaking as Red Rock. Why it’s not a national monument still eludes you.

4. You Want To Punch All These Other Football Fans Who Aren’t Cheering For The Broncos

And now all your orange clothes stand out like a sore thumb… Especially the tux.

5. You’ve Suddenly Become A World Class Beer Snob

If you thought you were a beer snob while you lived in Denver, just you wait until you leave Denver. You’ll find yourself scowling at every draft, comparing IPAs, and maybe even laughing out loud when someone tells you that this place has really good local beer.

6. You’re Constantly Complaining About The Lack Of Pho

You ask Siri to find you a good place for pho and she tells you the closest restaurant is 21 miles away. Who lives like this? And why isn’t Pho 95 a national chain?

7. You’re Perplexed Why This Festival Has No Bacon

Bacon and Beef Fest seems like just as important and special of a holiday as Christmas. So, what’s the hold up, America?

8. You Strained Your Eyes From Rolling Them So Hard When Someone Said This Place Has A Great Music Scene

You know just how good Denver’s underground music scene is. Other cities might be just as exciting, maybe even more so. But you definitely haven’t found it yet.

9. You Lecture Everyone On The Importance (And Fun) Of Riding Bikes

Exactly where did all these cars come from? The lack of bike systems throughout the country are almost always one of the first things you notice when leaving the Mile High City.

10. You Start Asking People Where The Sun Is For Real

When you live in Denver, you read articles about how much sunshine Denver gets and you don’t get what the big deal is. But then you leave Denver and you realize how much you took it all for granted. Now it’s gone, hiding behind gray skies at least half of the week and you actually start asking people if it’s ever coming back.

11. You Can’t Understand Why Everyone Isn’t Outside Right Now

When it is sunny, you can’t understand why the entire city isn’t cramming themselves into every square inch of sunshine available. If you were back in Denver, everyone would be out – walking, biking, hiking, kayaking, mountain climbing – anything, as long as it was outside. Are the rest of you vampires?

12. You’re Amazed By All Of This Air In Your Lungs

You’d be amazed at how different a mile of altitude change feels, but it’s true. You feel like you could run a marathon on no training down here.

13. You Find Elections Rather Dull Now That You’re Not In A Swing State

Suddenly, you’re saying things like “What’s the point, we already know who’s winning anyway!”

14. Chili Is Just Ridiculous Now

It’s not green! What kind of sham is this? Take me home!

15. You’re No Longer A Morning Person

That’s what happens you can’t find a decent breakfast burrito to save your life, you just want to skip straight to lunch. Or maybe even hop the first train back to your real home. Denver. Did we miss anything? Tell us what you miss most about Denver in the comments below!