Since I sometimes have trouble coming up with things to blog about, I decided that making lists would be a good thing to do. Instead of writing about my entire Florida trip, I condensed it to 25 things I learned (or confirmed) on the trip.
- Business class makes flying much more enjoyable. The upgrade fee is definitely worth it.
- The state of Florida has the worst drivers in the entire country.
- Miami is not my kind of city. Too many designer labels, stilettos, overpriced drinks, and fake people. Give me a dive bar full of friendly locals wearing jeans and offering PBR specials any day.
- Art Basel is an experience best enjoyed for a limited amount of time, wearing comfortable shoes, and having the freedom to roam many galleries. Hanging around the same place for hours on end is crazy boring.
- You can throw globs of paint on a canvas and sell it for $50,000.
- Chewing gum has a magnetic attraction to new flip flops.
- Never walk long distances in aforementioned new flip flops.
- I should sometimes consider my husband’s crazy ideas that involve putting on his socks and cutting out the toes to prevent additional blisters from new flops.
- Always carry band-aids.
- I'm getting too old to sleep on cheap air mattresses that are deflated by morning.
- Coconut water and artisanal rum drinks are disgusting, but those who produce crappy $50,000 art love them.
- Sometimes free drinks aren’t worth it.
- Tu Tu Tango still has some of my favorite tapas dishes, although their sangria isn't as good as it was a few years ago.
- Miami food trucks are awesome - try the chocolate-covered bacon at the Porkalicious food truck.
- Bubble tea is weird, but I think I want to try it again.
- Having a rental car and no set plans is a fun way to travel.
- Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster in Cocoa Beach has some of the tastiest seafood that I’ve ever consumed.
- Captain J’s in Cocoa Beach is dead in the off season or when there’s no cruise ship in port. There were two people in the entire restaurant (that holds 300+ people) at 8:30 on a Friday night.
- Investigate all potential watering holes before deciding on one place to hang out. There could be something more fun with cheap drinks just a few blocks away.
- According to the interwebs, the best way to cure brain freeze is by warming the palate of your mouth with your tongue.
- Sometimes you have to make your own fun – all it takes is a 6 pack of beer and Yahtzee!
- Don’t forget to take probiotics and use sunblock while taking antibiotics.
- One piece bathing suits make going to the bathroom terribly challenging.
- Having my own chickens has made me an egg snob. I don’t plan on ordering eggs over easy at a restaurant ever again.
- While on a short vacation, make sure that you have some time to relax and don’t spend hours each day driving around.
