Sometimes, life throws you a nasty curve ball.  Sometimes terrible things just happen to good people.  Sometimes, you must travel to Oklahoma for some reason or another.  But you can protect yourself.  A few Oklahoma veterans have suggested some ways you can adjust to a “lower” standard of living.

Nick “Chicago” Eschner

Hometown: McHenry, Illinois

Nick is a Chicagoan stranded in Oklahoma.  According to Nick, Oklahoma is only good for training in fire protection technology.  Here are some of his recommendations for a Northerner stranded in Oklahoma like him. 

1)  A lifetime supply of Chicago Style Pizza (either in frozen form or shipped down to Oklahoma on a weekly basis).
 
2)  A lifetime supply of beer that is greater than 3.2 percent and actually tastes good, not just like water.
 
3)  Some type of meditation class or classes so you can deal with the slow way of life.
 
4)  Watch WGN News as much as possible (Channel 19 at 9 am, noon and 9 pm).
 
5)  Don’t get involved in a relationship with an Okie.  They are only looking for marriage and to have kids, therefore bad for business for a college student.
 
6)  An understanding that you will only be in Oklahoma for a short portion of your life and that you can get through it.

Allyson Bergstrom

Hometown: Rockwall, Texas

Allyson is a senior at Oklahoma State University.  Here are some her recommendations for those from the Lone Star State on surviving Oklahoma.

1)  Better take a bathroom break when you see a gas station, because chances are you won’t see one for another 68 miles going north on I-35.

2)  Better download the new music, because the radio stations here in Oklahoma are on a two month delay for getting new music compared to other states.

3)  BBQ should be eaten in Texas, not in Oklahoma.

4)  People take pride in this state; don’t make fun.

5)  And for the gals, if you want designer clothes, you’re probably going to have to shop elsewhere, not Oklahoma

6)  Learn to like country music because that’s really all there is.