I am here in Montreal, dealing with another weekend of heat and humidity and trying to figure out why there is so much negativity. The possibility of sunstroke, skin cancer and death are very serious and very real, but there is so much about the present weather condition in most of Canada that I love.
First, I can go out without a heavy coat, wool cap and boots. I have a very keen and long memory of the winter period (due to return in just a few months), and I do not like the idea that soon it will be too cold to go out and enjoy myself. Shorts and a shirt with sandals? You are all set.
Second, the women. Always beautiful here, and with the heat they are not shy about showing some skin. That may be the real cause for a loss of life (too distracting).
Third, my work. The college is laid back with the weather and the idea that they can come to school and leave before the sun sets and the day is done. With my own writing, I have finished two stories in rough and have entered several contests and plan on entering even more.
Finally, my appetite. I have always had issues with the way I look - thanks to a very vocal community and family, this is not an issue that is going away - and I now can walk about without a shirt. No heavy eating and less self-conscious behaviour around myself is a great combination.
So, enjoy the sun and the heat. We deserve it!
