I think it's been determined by now that Florida is just in its own little world. While everyone else is having a winter, we can't even walk outside without getting sunburned. Floridians tend to go on their merry way regardless of the weather. And yet, we can have a Category 5 hurricane almost demolish our little peninsula and not think anything of it. So what do we do? Well...
1. Go to the beach
Because what better time to get your tan on then when your ultimate doom is awaiting you?
2. Hunt for clowns
Yeah, I don't understand this trend either. Florida is officially going nuts.
3. Buy gas for road trips that will never happen
The line for gas stations across Florida goes to the next city over. And for what? Who the heck is going to drive in this storm? But from a Floridians point of view, always be prepared, I guess.
4. Throw parties
The best way to spread hurricane cheer is partying loud for all to hear.
5. Ignore it
99 percent of the time the hurricane causes more stress than it does damage. Floridians have adapted over time to just ignore the flashing warning signs until it actually hits. Call it evolution.
6. Hope school gets canceled
The only good that comes out of a hurricane is school/work getting canceled. My main stress is refreshing my email every five minutes in hopes of getting a relaxing (if that's what you want to call it) day off.
7. Google hurricane supplies
I don't think one person in Florida actually knows what to do when a hurricane comes. Have no fear everyone, Google knows best. Pull up Safari before you lose power and check to see exactly what you might need if you do decide to acknowledge the category five hurricane heading straight towards you.
8. Kayak in the flooded street
Us Floridians love our outdoor activities. If your roads are going to flood, have fun with it. Break out the kayak and get your arm work out in.
9. Pretend the 130 mph winds are because of fall and not the hurricane
We live in Florida, AKA the hottest state on planet Earth. The wind from the hurricane actually brings the temperature from 90 degrees to a nice, breezy 75 degrees. Who cares if it's a natural disaster? I'll take what I can get.
10. Freak out when it actually gets real
After you do all these things, take a look outside. A category five hurricane is heading our way, and I'm 99 percent convinced Florida is going to detach from the United States. Buckle down everybody, it's about to get real. Grab your snuggie and charge your phones, it might be a bumpy ride.
