Before going to college, I lived my whole life in Florida. Since Florida is such a large state, it gives us Floridians different experiences depending on whether we live in North, South, or Central region. Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, I am qualified to say that you're a true South Floridian if..

1. You live only 15 minutes away from the beach.

2. You have a pool in your backyard.

3. You get excited when you hear Spanish music on the radio.

4. Instead of snow days, you’ve gotten hurricane days off from school.

5. 99% of the shoes in your closet are flip-flops/sandals.

6. You’ve seen an alligator in your backyard.

7. The worst part of being home for the holidays = Snowbirds.

8. You had a drawer dedicated to swim suits in your closet.

9. Everyone in your neighborhood is old.

10. Non-Floridians automatically assume you are from Miami.

11. If you have curly or wavy hair, you regret straightening it because the humidity always manages to ruin it.

12. Boating with friends is a weekend pastime.

13. You thought anything below 70 degrees was cold until you moved away.

14. Going outside and dying of a heat stroke is a risk.

15. You know that "rainy days" only last for 5 minutes.

16. You supported these teams.

17. Lilly Pulitzer is a staple.