8 Months In: Signs I'm Turning Into a Southerner

I suspect that die-hard Southerners would claim you can't turn into a Southerner, you are born one, but after 8 months of living here I'm starting to notice that I'm adopting lots of "southern-isms," if you will. 

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Snow

First let's start off with the well-known fact that snow after Christmas is unacceptable. I used to love snow, but now the thought of dealing with more than one blizzard in a winter makes me cringe. Let's face it, my body can hardly handle the temps in Charleston this week at a rough 30 dergee average for a low.

Monograms

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I don't know when this started, maybe when I was in Florida for college, but I'm monogram-obsessed. Hello, our wedding invitations were monogrammed! Vests? Jewelry? Home Decor? Hell.yes.

Sweet Tea and the SEC

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I've liked sweet tea for a long time, but since I live in the "birthplace" of sweet tea, just go with it. On the football side, my dad tried converting me to a Pitt fan while growing up. Even though I cheer for them when they are on, nothing beats the SEC! Go Gators!

Y'all.  I've definitely caught myself saying and typing this phrase, which I never, ever thought would happen. However, you will never hear the phrase "All Y'all" come out of my mouth. Eek.

Biscuits and/or cornbread with every meal. Don't mind if I do.

There are some Southern-isms that I'm still on the fence about... maybe my Southern blogger friends can provide a little insight....

Southern Sayings

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Honestly, what does this even mean?! I take it there are nice ways to say it and sassy, mean ways to say it... but make up your mind! Also, do people really say "Heavens to Betsy" or "Butter my butt and call me a biscuit?!" There are lots of other weird ones here that blow my mind.

Croakies

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I remember making fun of South Carolina fans who always wore these to football games against the Gators. Frat boys also wore them. I still believe these are only to be used by people over the age of 60 for their bifocals.

Collard Greens and Grits. No, thank you.

Country music. Meh.... this used to be my thing as a teenager.

So is it possible to become a Southerner? Or am I outlawed because I don't like grits?