The last 5.5 years, I have lived on the East coast. And for the past 5.5 years, I have suffered through the most unbearable summers that I never knew existed. I realized today that growing up in the Golden State, I was beyond spoiled when it came to the weather. Blue skies with fluffy cotton balls provided periodic shade in the breezy 88 degree weather. It never rained and it never was too hot to go outside to enjoy the weather. It would often reach 100 degrees, but you could still would not mind going outside although the preference was to remain indoors. That was my life during the summer before February 11, 2001.
I now live in Philadelphia. There is only one word that describes the summers. They "suck!" The typical weather is hazy, hot, and humid. Did I mention hazy? There is a constant haze over the Philadelphia metro area annoys your skin like a wool blanket. The haze is predominate that I actually forgot what a blue sky and clouds looked like. When you look up you only see the gray wool and the water vapor in the air. The humidity is unbearable. I am a man that sweats very easily. When I go outside and take one step, I lose 1 pound of water. I do not even want to go outdoors at any hour of the day. I only want to sit inside where the AC is on full blast. When you do not work, this is the only way to spend your summers if you want to survive. Do you not agree with me that the weather does suck?
To make matters worse, the last two days the weather miraculously changed for the better. The haze and humidity disappeared. It is warm with a slight breeze. Yes, that same breeze that was felt cruising down Benton Street on the red Honda Elite 80. I want to enjoy the weather, but I know it will only last for a short time. It will soon disappear and the three H's will return. Why get excited when you know that the weather will only become worse. This nice weather is just a tease. Just like when you think you are going to get some and your friend cock blocks you. You get excited, but quickly experience pain and discomfort from the letdown. This sucks!!!!