A fork of Rural Dictionary
1. The 10th largest city in the United States
2. The third largest city in California
3. The largest city in the Bay Area
4. A city founded in 1777
5. California's first civilian settlement
5. California's first state capital
6. Population estimate: 945,000 (April 2006)
7. #1 technology enterprise as the heart of Silicon Valley
8. Attractions: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Raging Waters, Winchester Mystery House, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose Museum of Art, The Tech Museum and much more
9. Local sports teams: San Jose Giants, Earthquakes, Sharks, Sabercats, Spiders and Stealth
10. Venues: Center for the Performing Arts, HP Pavilion, Mexican Heritage Plaza, Montgomery Theater and much more
11. Local Newspapers: San Jose Mercury News, Evergreen Times, Willow Glen Times and much more
12. A City well-known for being a culture melting pot
Friend: Hey Rachel, when are you going to come back to San Jose?
Me: Soon don't worry, I'll never forget my roots.