An Open Letter To The Moody Weather
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An Open Letter To The Moody Weather

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An Open Letter To The Moody Weather
Kurir

Dear New Jersey May Weather,

I have waited since March to finally make the change to my wardrobe. Every single year I look forward to making the transaction from sweaters to tank tops. I took out my swimsuits at the beginning of the month hoping that it won’t be long until I could finally swim once we opened our pool. Unfortunately, someone decided this year that April didn’t get enough rain and May has been filled with a lot of rain.

Now the rain isn’t always a bad thing, the grass needs to stay green and the plants need to grow, but it’s what comes with the rain that bothers me, the wind, and the cold. Normally I would not complain about 65 degree temperatures; it’s not too hot or too cold, but being the girl who is always cold, I prefer it when it’s just a little bit warmer than that. I still keep all my jeans and leggings out because I had a feeling that I would need to have them just in case, but I have been dying for months to wear my jean shorts without thinking about my legs getting cold.

The temperatures aren't the only thing that bother me though. I have come to realize that the weather does really affect your mood and how you go about your day. Of course, I still have to go about my daily routines; go to work, go to the gym, clean, write, etc., but I feel like when it’s raining I have less energy or less motivation to actually get stuff done. All I want to do is stay in bed under the covers with my journal, or a book, and a cup of tea; and while that’s okay every now and then, it’s certainly not something I should be doing every single day. However, when the sun is out and the temperature is warmer, I feel the urge to get up and get things done; plus, it makes me want to go outside; and now that I’m older I realize that I would rather be outside and in the sun.

Sometimes I feel like maybe I take the pleasant warm weather and the sun for granted; but now after dealing with all the mild, damp, and rainy weather, all I want is for the warm weather that we experienced for two days a little over a week ago to return. The cold weather is okay and I do enjoy the snow, but in the winter. This Memorial Day it may be in the 70s, but all I want for now is for the sun and the warmth to be present at the same time. It may only be the “unofficial” start of summer, but honestly…I thought summer was on its way? So, if you could get your act together and warm up a little bit, New Jersey weather, I know I and several other Jersey citizens would greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely,

A Summer Girl

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