There is no argument that Florida is one of the most odd places in the country. However, having lived here all my life, I believe it to be my own personal heaven on earth. Here are a few telltale signs you grew up in the sunshine state.

1. You had hurricane days instead of snow days.

2. You know what a pubsub is (plus the free cookie).

3. Seeing people walk around in Parkas when the weather dips below 70 is normal to you.

4. Seeing an alligator cross the road does not raise any red flags.

5. The news headlines do not surprise you anymore.

6. You own more bikinis than regular clothes.

7. You know the four seasons are summer, lovebug season, hurricane season, and snowbird season.

8. Bug spray is your best friend.

9. You understand that North, Central, and South Florida are basically three completely different states.

10. There is no point in doing your hair because of the constant humidity.

11. Thunderstorms are more comforting than scary.

12. You have been seriously burned by the metal part of a seat belt.

13. Sandals are appropriate footwear year round.

14. You strongly believe FSU and UF are the biggest rivals of all time.

15. The saying "up north" refers to Georgia and North Carolina .

16. It is a normal occurrence for it to be raining in your backyard but not your front yard.

17. You know to run in a zigzag pattern if an alligator is chasing you.

18. You drive North for 5 hours and you are still in the same state.

19. Having to wait a few minutes for your steering wheel to cool down before you can touch it.

20. You have been teased for being southern and not southern enough.

21. Your glasses fog up the minute you step out of your car.

22. You know what the Stingray Shuffle is.

23. You know Florida has some crazy laws, and even crazier locals, but you love it anyways.