Is summer over yet?
There is something about the Fall that I just love. It has a certain romance to it. The leaves change colors, the air is crisp, and everything smells like spice. I can't wait to pick fresh apples, go to a pumpkin patch, jump in a freshly raked pile of leaves, and watch college football.
As we begin to transition into Fall, I start to reminisce about the summer and all the memories that I have from it. But this year, it seems that I am wanting to leave a lot of things behind as the seasons change.
With this, I give you the All Time Greatest List of things that I want to leave behind in the "Summer of 2005" (aka The Summer the Gates of Hell Opened in DC).
As we begin to transition into Fall, I start to reminisce about the summer and all the memories that I have from it. But this year, it seems that I am wanting to leave a lot of things behind as the seasons change.
With this, I give you the All Time Greatest List of things that I want to leave behind in the "Summer of 2005" (aka The Summer the Gates of Hell Opened in DC).
- The neverending Heat Advisory in effect for the Washington DC-Metropolitan area. The Advisory that has been cancelled all of 2 times since July 1st. If I pass out one more time from heat exhaustion, I'm moving to Alaska.
- Women who wear capri-cut business suits. Puh-lease ladies. So unprofessional. If you want to show off your calves, wear a pencil skirt.
- The Endless-Summer/Neutrogena paint-on tan. Gross. Doesn't look at all natural. I'd rather stare at your pasty white skin, thank-you-very-much.
- The tourists. Dear God, the tourists! I think I can put up with the hoards of people if it wasn't so damn hot outside. Seriously people, it's 100 degrees out with 100% humidity. You can't enjoy DC. Go home, and come back in the fall.
- Sleeveless shirts. When did they become appropriate business attire? Especially for people that have NO business showing their arms. Come on, ladies. If you have fat, rolly arms with loose skin, don't wear sleeveless shirts! I don't care if it's 100 degrees out. I don't want to have nightmares about your pit-stained underarms and your burgeoning arm fat. Wear a jacket, for g-d sake! (I would like to say that I am one of the above ladies that cannot wear sleeves clothes. It's not an insult, it's common sense. Cover up!)
- Pregnant women and new moms. I think everyone knows at least 5 people who have had/are having a baby this summer, which includes their sister, brother, best friend, coworker, and mailcarrier. I swore I thought I saw a billboard the other day that said "You aren't cool unless you have a baby". Please let this fad stop asap. Cause I think I will die if I see one more pregnant belly in a too-tight and too-short tank top. You aren't cool just because you are pregnant. Get over yourself.
- Anything that has to do with TomKat, BradGelina, BenGar, JSimpson, and Britney's FederSpawn. Enough. Said.
- Since when did "Hollaback Girl" become the national anthem for the summer? If I hear Gwen Stefani sing that song one more time, I'm going to gouge out my ears with b-a-n-a-n-a-s.
- Those singing/dancing reality competition shows. Ugh. So overdone. Ballroom dancing? You. Have. Got. To. Be. Kidding. I'll be so glad when The OC starts again.
- And lastly.... Did I mention the heat? I don't ever remember a summer this hot in DC. EVER. It's roasting, and it's humid. If one more person calls it "dry heat", they will suffer.
I'm so very ready for summer to be over.
posted by Mel at 7:30 AM
9 Comments:
I love your description of fall. It's my favorite season too. There's something exciting to me about being able to wear long sleeve shirts and be comfortable, or snuggling into a sweatshirt. And all the good holidays are coming!!
And I can't wait for O.C. to start! Did Ryan's brother really die???
Sadly, I must report, that I have been known to dabble in self-tannery. Please don't hate me.
Um, from what I read, he didn't die. Clinging to life. But take it with a grain of salt, it's just a rumor.
I don't hate you! If you used it everyday and were a unnatural orange, then we would have to have a heart-to-heart. It's cool to dabble. :)
My favorite thing about fall: CANDY CORN!
Bronzer! All the kids are doing it!
I seriously think I could OD on candy corn. I've eaten it so much before that I've been sick.
Delicious. How many more days to FOOTBALL SEASON?!?!? :)
Yay!
12 more days! :)
Two things I must disagree with you about:
1.) Yes, tourist should go home but never come back.
b.) I liked Dancing with the Stars. I know, I know, I don't get it either but there was just something about it. I was drawn to it.
there's nothing more sexy than a pregnant woman's belly. other than that, i agree with everything you say.
I hear ya Mel. THere's nothing sexy IMO about a woman showing all her body parts in public. I'm tired of all these students wearing jeans cut so low you can see their ass crack and pubic bones. Whether you are a size 4 or 24, that shit isn't cool. It's even worse when the woman's fat is hanging over her jeans they're so tight.
And while we're at it, when did it become cool for women with ANY breasts to go without a bra in public?
EWW!!!
agreed on number 5 & 6. thankfully, i can wear a sleeveless top, but shudder when i see bigger sized ladies wearing them, as they are so unflattering.
and yeah, what up with the "i-am-pregnant-and-i-want-to-show-off-my-belly-in-this-tight-and-small-top"??
Hate to sound like a Valley Girl, but so totally agree with your totally tubular list!!!
giggle
Bridg
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