Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 17:36     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:To me it feels like the end of summer as well. I dread winter and the cold weather/snow. It makes me so anxious and depressed and starts for me every single August.



... and then death comes. Gee, "lighten up Francis".
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 17:04     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
It must be miserable to go through life not being able to enjoy the moment. If you love summer so much, why don't you enjoy it instead of wasting your time being sad.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 16:47     Subject: Re:I am sad that summer is almost over
We just spent $1070 for school supplies, uniforms and school related fees for one grandchild that starts high school next week. PUBLIC SCHOOL. Parents are struggling, jobs lost. Gotta help when we can.

When did that get to be so expensive ? And that does not include PE uniform fees, shoes, electives, football fee, cleats and insurance.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 16:38     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
I don't feel well physically unless it's cold, so I hate the hot summers here and have to stay indoors. I do love having the kids home and the relaxed schedule, as we mostly work from home. I also like the farmer's market produce and the late sunsets. I have friends in other parts of the country where the kids start school next week and the week after.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:39     Subject: Re:I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:Honestly I try to enjoy every season. Why live in fear of weather? I love summer because I spend it on Cape Cod. Love fall with pumpkins, cooler weather. Love winter because I am a skier. Love spring because it starts the cycle again. We eat dinner outside 3 seasons. Life is really better when you don't see the negative in everything!

+1 - and I even spend the summers here!
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:29     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:I'm dreading when the kids return to school. Our lives become so much more hectic.

No sports or activities or homework during summer...just camp, the pool, and lots of trips to the beach.

Racing home to get the kids to practice, then frantically finishing homework super sucks. Our Saturdays are filled with games in far flung towns. Sundays are the only day off, and I typically spend the day cleaning.

Ugh.


+100 I am dreading the start of school too and the crush of the schedules. I was just working out a school carpool today, looking at the sports tryout calendars, etc. and I wanted to cry.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:27     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
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Anonymous wrote:I hear you. I was just lamenting about it last night. But there is still one more month, as PP said.


And we all know summer heat continues into September - and sometimes October. It ain't over until the first snow hits!

... and sometimes into November. They used to call it the "Indian Summer". Clear blue sky and cool dry air.


I remember Indian Summer. That was before Global Warming!
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:08     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
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Anonymous wrote:I respect our differences, OP. I feel about summer, the way some people feel about winter. For me the end of summer can't come soon enough.

I love the 5:00pm sunsets, crisp mornings, cooking, being outdoors without feeling sticky, and warm, comforting things.


Same here. Can't wait for fall.


I feel a creeping anxiety as we move into fall and hit DST. 5 pm darkness is the absolute pits. I love being outside all day long in summer and 9 pm sunset.


I'm an "outdoorsy" person but just don't understand this. Don't you feel sweaty, sticky, and smelly? Everything smells 100x more in the summer - from everything outside, to ourselves. Do you like feeling like you need to take a shower again, an hour after you've taken a shower? Or collect bugs on your sticky sweaty body? Do you like being sunburned? Damaging your skin? Do you like being stung by mosquitoes, or wasps & bees? Or dehydration from sweating all the time?

But I empathize, because my anxiety creeps in starting in March. I dread all of the above, and more. I can't wait to enjoy being outside again!


I mean we get hot and sweat but I just don't freak out about it. We take another shower if we need to. Wear sunscreen and bug spray. No biggie.


Then you stink like chemicals (in addition to the increased BO that comes with summer, for everyone), plus the disgusting greasy feeling all over. And then it gets on your clothes. It's something one tolerates in the worst of times - I don't know how anyone finds wearing sunscreen or bug spray enjoyable or comfortable.

Ugh, I hate summer so much.


LMAO, sorry other people being outside is so trying on your spirit
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:08     Subject: Re:I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:Honestly I try to enjoy every season. Why live in fear of weather? I love summer because I spend it on Cape Cod. Love fall with pumpkins, cooler weather. Love winter because I am a skier. Love spring because it starts the cycle again. We eat dinner outside 3 seasons. Life is really better when you don't see the negative in everything!


I would also think more positively if I spent the summer out on cape cod. But instead I'm stuck working here in DC. Which sucks. I can't walk to work because I'll be gross by the time I get there. It's too muggy to eat outside at night. Even walking the dog stinks.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 15:05     Subject: Re:I am sad that summer is almost over
Honestly I try to enjoy every season. Why live in fear of weather? I love summer because I spend it on Cape Cod. Love fall with pumpkins, cooler weather. Love winter because I am a skier. Love spring because it starts the cycle again. We eat dinner outside 3 seasons. Life is really better when you don't see the negative in everything!
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 14:44     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:I respect our differences, OP. I feel about summer, the way some people feel about winter. For me the end of summer can't come soon enough.

I love the 5:00pm sunsets, crisp mornings, cooking, being outdoors without feeling sticky, and warm, comforting things.


I'm with you. I've never understood the appeal of summer, sure the days are longer but who wants to be outside dripping sweat in the heat and humidity with bugs all over the place? The early days of summer are nice but other than those few weeks, I like fall and winter.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 14:18     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I respect our differences, OP. I feel about summer, the way some people feel about winter. For me the end of summer can't come soon enough.

I love the 5:00pm sunsets, crisp mornings, cooking, being outdoors without feeling sticky, and warm, comforting things.


Same here. Can't wait for fall.


I feel a creeping anxiety as we move into fall and hit DST. 5 pm darkness is the absolute pits. I love being outside all day long in summer and 9 pm sunset.


I'm an "outdoorsy" person but just don't understand this. Don't you feel sweaty, sticky, and smelly? Everything smells 100x more in the summer - from everything outside, to ourselves. Do you like feeling like you need to take a shower again, an hour after you've taken a shower? Or collect bugs on your sticky sweaty body? Do you like being sunburned? Damaging your skin? Do you like being stung by mosquitoes, or wasps & bees? Or dehydration from sweating all the time?

But I empathize, because my anxiety creeps in starting in March. I dread all of the above, and more. I can't wait to enjoy being outside again!


I mean we get hot and sweat but I just don't freak out about it. We take another shower if we need to. Wear sunscreen and bug spray. No biggie.


+1

Being outside in the summer feels so natural. We just wear hats and don't bother with sunscreen or bug spray. The heat is fine, it's called acclimation.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 14:16     Subject: Re:I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:It's so much easier to manage my children at the pool in summer than during winter months.

During past summers, camp drop off and pick up has been easier because the traffic is less busy. However, this summer, the traffic has been just as bad on the beltway so unfortunately, logistically it's been as challenging as during the school year.


I find it quite easy to manage my children at the pool during the winter since it is closed.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 14:15     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
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Anonymous wrote:I respect our differences, OP. I feel about summer, the way some people feel about winter. For me the end of summer can't come soon enough.

I love the 5:00pm sunsets, crisp mornings, cooking, being outdoors without feeling sticky, and warm, comforting things.


Same here. Can't wait for fall.


I feel a creeping anxiety as we move into fall and hit DST. 5 pm darkness is the absolute pits. I love being outside all day long in summer and 9 pm sunset.


I'm an "outdoorsy" person but just don't understand this. Don't you feel sweaty, sticky, and smelly? Everything smells 100x more in the summer - from everything outside, to ourselves. Do you like feeling like you need to take a shower again, an hour after you've taken a shower? Or collect bugs on your sticky sweaty body? Do you like being sunburned? Damaging your skin? Do you like being stung by mosquitoes, or wasps & bees? Or dehydration from sweating all the time?

But I empathize, because my anxiety creeps in starting in March. I dread all of the above, and more. I can't wait to enjoy being outside again!


I mean we get hot and sweat but I just don't freak out about it. We take another shower if we need to. Wear sunscreen and bug spray. No biggie.


Then you stink like chemicals (in addition to the increased BO that comes with summer, for everyone), plus the disgusting greasy feeling all over. And then it gets on your clothes. It's something one tolerates in the worst of times - I don't know how anyone finds wearing sunscreen or bug spray enjoyable or comfortable.

Ugh, I hate summer so much.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2016 14:06     Subject: I am sad that summer is almost over
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I respect our differences, OP. I feel about summer, the way some people feel about winter. For me the end of summer can't come soon enough.

I love the 5:00pm sunsets, crisp mornings, cooking, being outdoors without feeling sticky, and warm, comforting things.


Same here. Can't wait for fall.


I feel a creeping anxiety as we move into fall and hit DST. 5 pm darkness is the absolute pits. I love being outside all day long in summer and 9 pm sunset.


I'm an "outdoorsy" person but just don't understand this. Don't you feel sweaty, sticky, and smelly? Everything smells 100x more in the summer - from everything outside, to ourselves. Do you like feeling like you need to take a shower again, an hour after you've taken a shower? Or collect bugs on your sticky sweaty body? Do you like being sunburned? Damaging your skin? Do you like being stung by mosquitoes, or wasps & bees? Or dehydration from sweating all the time?

But I empathize, because my anxiety creeps in starting in March. I dread all of the above, and more. I can't wait to enjoy being outside again!


I mean we get hot and sweat but I just don't freak out about it. We take another shower if we need to. Wear sunscreen and bug spray. No biggie.