August 2, 2004 6:32 AM

You never get a second chance to make a first impression

OK, so I've been in South Florida all of 16 hours. That's plenty of time to draw some quick conclusions (which, once I've been here awhile, will probably be proved horribly wrong):

  • Taking a shower seems a decidedly pointless endeavor. As soon as you step into the Great Outdoors, you're sweating as if you've just gone 4 rounds with Marvin Hagler.
  • The radio stations in this city SUCK.
  • There really ARE a lot of senior citizens out there who drive 20 in a 40MPH zone.
  • I'm staying in a gated luxury apartment community. So how come the only gate that is shut is the exit gate? Any Tom, Dick, or Raoul can cruise right in the open resident's gate. Anyone want to tell me why it's called a security gate?
  • The lightning 'round these parts is SERIOUS.
  • The humidity here is going to take some getting used to- if that is even possible. This stuff makes Houston feel like a meat locker. I go outside, and I sweat just thinking about it....
  • I was tired of hearing about Ricky Williams before I got here. I'm REALLY tired of hearing about him now. It seems as everyone in this town has an opinion about what Williams should do- and of course it involves coming back to play football for the Dolphins. Get over yourselves, already...the kid may be a flake, but his life and his career are HIS domain, not yours. Let's get to the truly important issue: A.J. Feeley or Jay Fiedler??
  • The Miami airport is a dump. Of course, it IS an airport, and airports by their very nature are depressing, sterile environments. Still, does dingy and smelly have to be part of the package?
  • Guess what? Texas isn't the only place where people drive as if they're on crack and turn signals are optional equipment.
  • Palm trees, palm trees, palm trees...I just LOVE palm trees....
  • The sun does shine here, right? I know it rains, and apparently a lot, because that's all I've seen in the few hours I've been here. I've yet to see the sun.

It should be an interesting month. I think I'm going to find this a fascinating place, and I can hardly wait to check out the Venezuelan restaurant down the street.

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