I grew up in Southwestern Ontario, and I am used to nice, hot Summers. I have many wonderful memories of trips to the beach at one of the nearby lakes: laying on the soft, warm sand, swimming, laughing, and having fun. We would play beach Volleyball, have a picnic, or just bask in the warm rays, and relax.
When I was 16, our family moved to B.C. My parents said it would be a “milder climate” – not such hot Summers, or such cold Winters. Well, I loved the heat, and I also loved the beautiful, sparkling, fluffy white snow, in the Winter time. ( Christmas is just not the same when it’s green out. ) In short, it was a big adjustment for me living out here after spending so many years in Ontario.
Fast – forward to today. This has to be the absolute worst “Summer” I have ever had since living in B.C. The temperatures have been ridiculously low, most days have been full of grey skies, wind, and showers. The sun has come out a handful of times – I have literally walked upstairs to put on shorts and a tank top, and by the time I get to the deck, the sun has gone under the clouds again – no joke.
We love to go out in a kayak, go for a walk, or a long hike, but these are not things you want to do when it’s cool, windy or rainy out. I can’t believe it’s 2/3 of the way through July – this is just crazy ! I had some time off in June, and had a lot of outdoor plans, but none of them happened, because of the lousy weather. Too bad you can’t get a refund on your time off from work if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
I am really hoping that the sun will come out – and stay out – very soon, and for a while. There are a lot of people here feeling emotionally drained who could use some sunshine to perk them up. ( and yes, of course, they will wear their sunscreen, and be smart about it ! )
What I am really longing for is some hot sun, palm trees, and a comfy lounge chair – somewhere where there is no wind to ruin the amazing heat. Maybe I should just move to Vegas … 😉 I can dream, can’t I ?
