Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyle

10 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Holidays In Florida

Do I sound jaded? I feel jaded. And cheated out of the holidays' anyone outside of Florida and California takes for granted.

Mya DeStefano

Nov 26, 2018

Orlando, Florida

236

https://unsplash.com/photos/vsMPj-ie7EM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText

Roberto Nickson

If you know me, you know that I live for two months of the year. Those two months should be filled with everyday celebration because I'll blink and it'll be January and I will be dreading the next ten months. Since I live in Florida, the holidays have always been a weird time for me. I alternate between manically festive and apprehensively glum over the holidays being over too fast. On top of that, it's Florida, so fall brings around a sort of spiteful energy within me towards the weather not cooperating to my seasonal plans. Us locals live for the seasons because we will never truly have any. Well you know, besides summer. But summer is irrelevant and forever omnipresent. Do I sound jaded? I feel jaded and cheated out of the holidays' anyone outside of Florida and California takes for granted.

Despite my grievances, November and December are unequivocally the best months of the year. If you disagree you're either demonic or from Michigan. Either way, you probably despise the cold. I guess the grass is truly always greener.

Nevertheless, I've learned how to make the best of holidays in Florida and that's by being as obnoxiously festive as possible.

1. Baking all the things you can't get away with eating in the summer.

Who doesn't love festive cookies?

2. Christmas music as soon as possible..as in Halloween.

assets.rbl.ms

Michael Buble and Mariah Carey have returned from hibernation.

3. Hallmark movies every night to make sure you're in the Christmas spirit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ4NSXxQ83g

Yes, they all have the same plot. Yes, I am going to cry anyways.

4. Hot drinks EX: hot chocolate, hot coffee, hot tea... Take your pick.

media.giphy.com

Just because it's still 80 degrees in Florida doesn't mean I can't pretend I'm cuddled up by the fire while it's snowing.

5. Sweaters and boots once it hits 65F.

https://gph.is/2gQf56B

So basically one day in January.

6. Pumpkin carving to make you feel like it's actually fall.

Give me all the gourds!

7. Festive theme park events.

Nobody does Christmas like Disney!

8. St. Augustine boat tour.

Giphy

Guaranteed fun for the whole family!

9. Bonfires and s'mores with your friends, despite the heat.

A Christmas staple.

10. Bath and body works, because candles are a must.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxjqx7xPQc

Stock up on those sales people!

It may still feel like summer but it's fun to at least pretend!

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

SUNY New Paltz

13962

StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less

new years

Student Life

Things I Am Actually Going To Do This Semester

Or at least try to do.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

2941

CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less

new year

Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

Southwestern University

2757

woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch

Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

library

Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

Michigan State University

1669

Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less

Recommended for you

10 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Holidays In Florida

Do I sound jaded? I feel jaded. And cheated out of the holidays' anyone outside of Florida and California takes for granted.

In This Article:

1. Baking all the things you can't get away with eating in the summer.

2. Christmas music as soon as possible..as in Halloween.

3. Hallmark movies every night to make sure you're in the Christmas spirit.

4. Hot drinks EX: hot chocolate, hot coffee, hot tea... Take your pick.

5. Sweaters and boots once it hits 65F.

6. Pumpkin carving to make you feel like it's actually fall.

7. Festive theme park events.

8. St. Augustine boat tour.

9. Bonfires and s'mores with your friends, despite the heat.

10. Bath and body works, because candles are a must.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Lifestyle

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter