Most people rejoice in the sunshine. They love to tan, they love to go to the beach, they love to feel the heat on their skin, they love to do all sorts of things that make them sweat. But I'm not most people.
To me, summer is a time of dread. It is a time where leaving the house becomes an unwelcome and sometimes impossible task. I'm one of those people, annoying as we may be, that cannot properly function without the cool breeze of an AC. In this I know I am not alone. If you're like me, take a look through this list and see how many feelings you can identify with. And, if you're not like me, take a look anyway and try to understand where we're coming from when we complain that it's too hot.
1. The sun makes me angry.
Now, this may seem like a weird statement but it's the truth. Not only is the sun sweltering during the summer months but it is too dang bright. I find myself getting migraines constantly throughout the summer from the heat as well as the constant squinting that occurs when I ultimately lose my sunglasses. The sun just makes my body feel like an actual oven. Why does this appeal to anybody?
2. Sweating.
It's just gross, okay? It leaves your skin all sticky and it leaves disgusting patches on your clothes. Especially under the arms. And that's just not a good look.
3. Expectations.
Summer is supposed to be the time of constant adventures, right? Summer is a time of go, go, go with little to no rest in between. But I'm just not a person that likes that constant activity. So, because of these expectations, I find myself feeling useless and bummed out when I'm not doing anything. I feel like I'm wasting my time. Even though I'm not really because binge-watching shows on Netflix is totally productive.
4. The beach is the worst.
I just hate it, okay? You all already know my feelings on the sun so that makes it unappealing right off the bat. But then there's the crowds, creating a space that I do not thrive in. At the beach, there's always inevitably some random family that sits down too close to you and invades your personal space. Also, the combination of wet skin and sand makes me want to cry. The feeling of it sticking to my feet is just... beyond words. I'm shivering just thinking about it now. Plus, the sand gets in EVERYTHING. Even things you didn't think were possible.
5. Cool refreshing ice cream?
More like "once cold ice cream that turns into a warm puddle of disgusting soup within three minutes". No thank you.
6. I. NEED. AIR. CONDITIONING.
God forbid I'm actually outside and am planning on going somewhere. After being in the heat, all I need is a building with the welcoming embrace of AC. But sometimes, that's not what you get. Instead, the building is hotter than it is outside and there are two measly fans circulating the sweltering air.
7. "Beach body" expectations.
I have thighs that touch. I have big boobs that I don't like. I'm not a size 2. Scandalous, I know. So walking around in a bathing suit is not the most comfortable thing in the world but, during the summer, it's inevitable at one point or another. This is why I stay inside.
8. Demons are back from hell.
When I say demons, I actually mean bugs. But they're basically the same thing. They fly at your face and land on your arms and crawl on your legs and buzz too close to your ears and it's just not cool.
9. Cooling down vs. warming up.
In the winter when there's a wonderful chill in the air, you can easily put on some warm comfy clothes and bundle up under a blanket. Ahhh such a nice feeling. But in the summer, if you're hot, well you're out of luck. Good luck getting cool and staying cool, especially if you're out and about.
10. Sunburn.
I'm one of those girls that, no matter how much sunscreen I put on, I'm going to get burned. I don't get it either. But honestly sunburn is terrible. You're bright red and peeling and hot and itchy and you can't sleep and it sucks.
11. Thighs + shorts = OUCH.
Forget about the integrity of your skin when you start walking around with shorts on. This just gives your thighs room to rub against each other until your skin is completely raw. But you can't wear pants either because it's too hot for that. The answer? Stay inside.
12. Apparently picnics are a great idea.
Sitting in the grass and dirt eating food surrounded by bugs everywhere you turn? Suuuurrrre. That sounds like a great plan...
13. Shaving.
Us girls actually have to keep up with shaving our legs during the summer. Instead of being able to grow the hair out for extra insulation/because of pure laziness during the winter, we suddenly are constantly having to keep up with it.
13. The only good thing.
Yes, summer is awful and makes me angry. However, it also is the reprieve that so many of us need from school and the craziness that takes place during the rest of the seasons. So, if you need me before September, I'll be sitting in my air conditioned room watching Netflix.
