What is there to do in Southwest Florida?

You may wonder what fun lies around Estero, Florida, which my family currently calls home. So, let me enlighten you about what has been occupying my time since my arrival on Tuesday.

Top Ten Things Alex Likes To Do in Fort Myers, Florida

1. Shop--Beware of Miromar Outlet Malls. The stores will take your money, and you will not feel any guilt...or maybe a little guilt which you will easily brush off by saying, "But I saved [fill-in-exorbitant-amount-of-money here]!"

2. Workout--I'm not so sure I like this...but Chris has me doing p90x. Each day a different part of my body hurts. Today, my arms feel ridiculously sore. I would like to look like Sydney Bristow, however, at some point in my life (even if briefly), and perhaps p90x will help with said goal.

3. Read--Financial responsibility begins in August. Really. I bought a Kindle, and I am loving finishing up The Hunger Games trilogy. I read the first book when I was home in Chicago in April, and now I'm addicted.

4. Watch Frasier--Can't help it. When I'm home with my brother and dad, we put Frasier on tv. Often.

"She's managed to have her urinal cake and eat it too!"

5. Eat popcorn--my dad has a popcorn maker...and popcorn salt. Done.

6. Complain about how sore I am--stupid p90x.

7. Play Scrabble--I finally was able to use all my letters for one word yesterday! Sadly, I still haven't won a game.

8. Marvel at how slow people move here--Subway and Starbucks? Disastrous places to stop. The other day at Starbucks a woman bought biscotti for her strawberry banana shake. The barista said they went well together...really?

9. Sleep--Yay!

10. Drink margaritas--Sometimes out at the pool. Sometimes inside. Yum. I've actually only had two since I've been home so I should probably get drinking now...and read my book! Gosh, I love being home.