MrsCrabby

Anybody else avoid the outdoors as much as possible during summer??

Posted on 08/14/09, 02:48 am

I live in a very very hot state. The humidity is a killer here. I have been outside less than anybody I know. I avoid it at all costs. I'm embarrassed to say this, because I also have two kids. The only time I go outside is if I have something specific to do - for instance, tomorrow morning we are meeting with a friend and her two kids to go to the park (10am). But quite honestly? I am DREADING it. I'm actually hoping it rains. Because I am so uncomfortable in my own skin - particularly in this HEAT - and I find that I sweat in places people normally don't even sweat!!! - that I just hate to go outside. I pray everyday that it rains so that I have a valid excuse for being inside. :(

I'm really just hoping for a very cool fall. Of course, being in this state, the weather is still 80 in October... but I'll take 80 over 95 any day!!!

• Reply #1 08/14/09  2:58am
  
  fairchic
  Yup, I try to avoid the outdoors as much as possible during the summer. I hate the fact that I do, because I love the outdoors! But it gets super hot here in Cali, too. So every time I go outside in my jeans and a t-shirt, super hot and uncomfortable, I see all these other people in shorts and tanks, enjoying the weather. I would give anything to be that comfortable in my own skin. During the summer temps range between 95 and 110 F. I used to go to the lake with my family in jeans, tennis shoes, and a sweatshirt and just sit on the beach. I was miserable, but dreaded the idea of people seeing me, even in shorts!! I hope to someday be able to enjoy the summer weather.
• Reply #2 09/12/09  5:50am
  
  Mars
  Oh gosh, I could not deal with the heat. I'm in Ohio where mid 80s is the summer high and still, I avoid it. I like going outside in the wee early morning when the temps are between 45 and 65 and most people are still sleeping... it is nice to go for a walk about 5am.
• Reply #3 09/14/09  9:44pm
  
  nikko201
  I'm so with you on this one. Want to hear something crazy? I was born and raised in the northern cooler climate and a few years ago moved to the south where it's very hot and humid. It sucks because I'm also uncomfortable in my own skin and refuse to wear shorts. I remember dreading summers where I lived before and couldn't wait until it got cooler so I didn't look so rediculous in blue jeans. Where I live now, almost everyone lives in shorts and skimpy tops. Oh, heck no! Not me. I'll suffer in my jeans. And most of the time I just stay inside.
  
  I've been wanting so much to just say the heck with it and buy a swim suit and start going to do water aerobics. But that's a HUGE step and I just haven't been able to muster up the courage yet. Maybe some day.

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