And She's Back ...

A few observations to get me going blogging again:

1. On my third day here, I ran some errands and got some shopping done. At the Dollar Tree store, I was in line ahead of a woman and her niece (?). The niece is maybe 19 or so, woman maybe in her 40s. Both look rode hard and put away wet. The niece is pointing out things that her dad might want for Father's Day and the woman says (and I quote): "I am already buying lighters for you to give to him for Father's Day. He will really like that."

2. Palm trees come in many shapes, sizes and styles. There are as many varieties of palm as there are what I'll call normal midwestern trees. I am endlessly fascinated by all of them.

3. Pre-owned, consignment and used furniture (depends on the quality/price as to what a store sells or calls it) is big business here. Huge.

4. Recycling is mandatory here. Plastics 1-7, paper, glass, metals. You name it, they recycle it.

5. It isn't the humidity, it is the heat. The humidity is similar to Indiana in July/August. It is the 95+ degree days that are killing me. I get most of my tasks done in the morning or afternoon/evening. Mid-day is for napping or quiet tasks.

6. I wear SPF 70 every day and I am developing a tan. I actually have a line where my watch sits on my arm.

7. The cats love it here. Cleo has napped in the sun several days and is literally hot to the touch when she wakes up. Caesar likes to watch the geckos and birds.

8. There is a roller derby here. I am going to a bout on Sunday night. It does not appear to be as popular as in Indy, but still worth a check.

9. The ocean temperature here is 90 degrees. The pool temperature is 92 degrees. I am not about to investigate the hot tub.

10. Working 7.5 hour days again is quite nice.