This post is for the Secret Subject Swap, a monthly blog challenge. Information about the swap can be viewed at the end of this post, as well as links to all others taking part. Have a peek at some of the other bloggers and see what they had to come up with. If you are a blogger, consider joining up for future months!
My theme is “Tell us about a time when you believed in something strongly but My theme is “What do you do when it’s broiling hot out? Do you prefer to stay in air conditioning? Go to the beach? A pool? Something else? Have you made adjustments this summer?” and it was submitted by Karen.
One thing I love about living in the northeast of the United States is the changing seasons. We get to experience all four and, depending on the year, some might be longer seasons than others.
It’s usually a good bet we’ll get a few days in the 60s in December or January.
At the same time, you can usually plan on a good snowfall in March, April, or even May.
There have been years where fall or spring is almost non-existent.
As many communities in the northeast probably say – you want the weather to change? Just blink.
But that heat.
I’ve always said if I could stay anywhere from 40-75 degrees, without worrying about humidity or frigid temperatures, I’d be a happy guy. We know that doesn’t happen, though. And in the midst of the summer (and sometimes “spring”), the temps will go very high with a lot of humidity.
And I hate the heat.
I don’t mind when it’s warm out. I don’t hate the sun. But when it gets really hot out? Ugh.
Sweating is something I loathe. Plant me in some air conditioning and I’m happier. When it’s really hot out, I still get my walks in, but I tend to go in the morning or evening to avoid the peak levels and times.
And though I like the beach – I really don’t live that close to one. I also prefer to go in the off-season as you can walk and stop and stare and not have to worry about hundreds (or more) people. I don’t think a beach in the middle of the summer is my thing.
It’s funny how things change from childhood to adulthood when it comes to summer. When I was a kid, I would spend all day outside. We’d play baseball. We’d go to the pool. We’d explore the woods. Splash in the creeks nearby. Heck, we used to drink out of said creeks. I’m not sure I’d do that in this day and age anymore.
As I got older, I became way more self-conscious about things.My interests also changed. Before you know it, you’re an adult.
Those days of going to the pool and such are long past me. And honestly? I’m OK with that.
I know many people love the hot months. They love getting out or chilling next to their pool. Maybe floating with a drink. Others plan summer trips and vacations around the beach. I like to find some AC. Or just put my feet up in the shade somewhere.
And if it gets too hot, I like to find any way possible to avoid it.
I can’t say I’ve made any adjustments this summer. It actually hasn’t been too bad. We’ve had a few really hot days, but for the most part, it’s been bearable. The hardest part is not really being able to travel anywhere, but maybe next year.
At this point, I’m ready for the fall. And hopefully … eventually … a return to normalcy.
Let me end this post with a bit of an apology. I haven’t been the best at visiting others posts over the past few months and for that, I’m sorry. I will slowly be going back, visiting, reading, and commenting. It’s been a rough few months and I’ve not had a lot of push. I need to get back into it as I know it’s helpful and I want to get back into the flow of things!
Four others have taken part in this challenge, so go check out the other posts and have some fun reading their secret subjects!
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I always loved summer, living about an hour from Cape Cod and from the North Shore, I could always get to a beach and that was my joy. Living in the Midwest, truly takes all the fun out of the season. Now my home state would make me quarantine if I were to go home, meaning no beach for me this summer.
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I hate the heat too, but I live in the southeast. We’re originally from KY so I do miss winter sometimes.
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