Wednesday, June 11, 2008

me vs. summer

On Sunday at high noon, in the blazing sun and 95 degree weather, I went out for a walk. After spending the last 24 hours despising the temperature and cursing the season, I decided summer needed a talking to or at least we had to have a conversation in which everything was laid out on the table until we could find a way to get along. With the burning sun upon me and the sweat everywhere, I did my best to be one with the heat. I really did. I resolved that I would work with the hotness, not against it, to find a way to be at peace with the humidity and high temperatures. In return, summer would get off my back a little bit and try not to bait my hatred. I really believed we could do it, if I could just find my happy place on such a scorching day.
When I got home, after an hour or so, I was red-faced, dripping and my body ached but my mind was somewhat at ease. Me and summer were gonna make it afterall.
But I have not held up my end of the bargain and perhaps, that's why, for the past two days I've really felt like my relationship with summer is doomed to be tumultuous and unbearable. I have bitched and moaned about the weather and made frequent negative comments, such as "and it's only June!" and "we are all going to die." That could not be helping the situation. Why should I expect summer to be kind to me when I am being a total asshole to it? It's a two way street and honestly, if this kind of abusive relationship keeps up, I will have to flee to iceland or greenland, whichever one is actually cold. And I don't really want that.
I want to be able to accept the weather as it is and not feel like I'm wrestling with it. Isn't that all I ask of it? That it accepts me as a humanoid, who just wants to breath with ease and not be a constant sweaty mess?
So, summer, what do you say we start over? I'm willing to give it a shot and stop smack talking you if you're willing to stop being such a bastard. I'm not saying you have a long leash to do as you please but I'm going to attempt to have more patience with you.
Mostly because it's only June and I really don't have a choice.

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