Summertime is quickly approaching and that means no school and fewer responsibilities. Summer is such a great season, the only thing that makes summer unbearable is the heat -- especially when you live in Houston. Oh, H-Town … why do you have to be so cruel? Don’t get me wrong, I love my city. I’m just not the biggest fan of 100 percent humidity and 100+ degree weather and not being able to breathe when I’m outside. It gets so bad that the city advises its residents to keep all pets inside and well hydrated. Houston summers are out to get everyone and it has no mercy.
So, for those who aren’t lucky enough to live in Houston, I’m here to give you a taste of how our summers usually go. Who knows? Maybe you like it and want to move here! And for all of my Houstonians, here is a reminder of what’s to come.
1. Everyone on the first day of summer: “Wow! I love summer, let’s take advantage of the sun and tan!”
Houston weather: “Ha-ha-ha. Think again.”
2. Trying to get from the door (of any building) to the car without sweating…
Summer: 1
Humans: 0
3. Your hair being victimized by the humidity…
(Cries inside.)
4. Not wanting to leave the place where you are at because you’ve come to the conclusion that the outside isn’t safe with so much heat.![]()
5. Being motivated to go for a run but...
No air, air.
6. Spending all of your money on cold drinks and cold treats.![]()
7. Thinking that those who drink coffee or soup during the hottest days of the year lost their mind.
8. Feeling hopeless when the meteorologist announces that there will be rain in the forecast because you know rain only makes everything more humid and a lot hotter.
9. Taking more than two showers per day because you would rather pay more for the water bill than to be gross and sweaty.![]()
10. Halfway through the summer wanting to move out of Houston because you actually want to live to see other seasons.![]()
11. But telling yourself, after much deliberation, that you wouldn’t change your city for the world.
(Because that means giving up J.J. and you wouldn’t want to do that.)
This list is probably not even close to what we all have to endure everyday for about three to four months (if not more) but it at least gives you somewhat of an idea of what is like. Being in Houston in the summer can make you borderline crazy and yes we will complain … a lot! Complaining about the Houston weather during the summer is probably one of the city’s favorite pastimes. You would think we are all very used to the how bad the weather gets but every year there’s a new surprise.
It’s like being in a long-term relationship with someone that doesn’t stop surprising you, no matter how long you’re with them. But this relationship is more of a love/hate kind of situation. We never know what we’re going to get but I don’t think we would have it any other way.
