Say It Ain't So...

The cold reality of it being a mere 6 months until Christmas has slapped me silly this morning. With Summer just officially arriving on Sunday, this news is a bitter pill to swallow. What have I done to deserve this?



It’s not that I have anything against Christmas, it’s just that I have a bone or two to pick with the nasty, uninvited cold weather that hitches a ride with it. Anyone that lives in a warmer climate cannot possibly relate to this feeling of desperation. The saddest part of this revelation being – cold weather actually arrives at least two months prior to Christmas (aka 4 months from now). Gahhh!


What does that mean you ask? It means I have a lot of warmth and sunshine to absorb and pack into these remaining 4 months. Using my vacation days are not a feasible option, as these must be reserved for my winter escapes to warmer climates. Hmmm...perhaps a few more sick days are in order. I hear the West Nile virus might be going around. *cough, cough*

Comments

CrazyCris said…
and here I was thinking "yay! only 6 months until Christmas!" ;o)
June 25, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Travel & Dive Girl said…
Cris - I love Christmas, just not winter here in Canada. Actually I might like winter a little, but only until January 2nd and then it can leave me alone.
June 25, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Brian Miller said…
lol. it's not even July yet and Christmas already. guess we will be seeing the ornaments at the card shops soon enough. why did you do this to me? smiles. enjoy the warmth while we have it....soak, soak, soak...
June 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh dear....why d'ya havta mention winter???? LOL. Soak up that sun! Be outside as much as you can!!!! Sweater weather is right around the corner. Actually I was thinking of winter tires and block heaters today as I sweltered in 33 weather, d'uh??? :-)))
I won't miss those aggravating deer flies, I'll tell you that much!
June 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM
f8hasit said…
As a self proclaimed ultimate optimist I take the 'silver lining' view of most things. Cold climate being one of them. I accept the pain of winter because I look better in cozy sweaters than string bikini's.

It's all in the viewpoint, all in the view....
:-)

Thanks for the chuckle!
June 26, 2009 at 9:57 AM
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