Don’t Rush the Shorts
Yes. Spring is on the way. Literally any day we’re going to get our first taste of temperatures above 40 degrees (I’m talking to those of us in climates that experience winter). And you know what that means, right? People are going to be sprinting to be the first to wear shorts. T-Shirts. Sandals.
But listen. You need to pace yourself. Before you know it, you’re going to be complaining about the heat. The humidity. Sweating. Stink. Heat. Oh the fucking heat. How can you forget? When all the grass burns. When the sky glazes over. When skin turns red. You’ll be wishing it was cold again. Freezing again.
You know you’ll do it. You’ll forgo the tyranny of the jacket and jeans to soak up the 50-degree weather. The same 50-degrees that will warn you winter is fast approaching.
Take your time. Ease into the shorts. Go tanning first. Lay down a base. Winter is a harsh mistress. You’ve stayed in. You’ve eaten. You’ve lost your tan. You’ve gained a couple extra pounds. That’s fine. That’s natural. But you need to get into shorts shape. Don’t just go jumping in headfirst.
And yes. We know it’s warmer. But it’s certainly not warm. Wait until it gets into the 60s. 70s even. You’ll burn yourself out and start wishing for the days of jeans again. You’ll curse the shorts. The sandals. The t-shirts. You’ll ask “would you rather it be too hot or too cold” (there’s no right answer).
Because, honestly, you’re not fooling anyone.
“Man. Just feels good to wear shorts today”
“But it’s like 50 degrees man. And misting. And windy.”
“Dude, like, its so warm today. I’m so sick of winter.”
“Well, your toes are kind of turning purple, can you not feel that?”
“It’s FINALLY warm again though man, I’m gonna eat lunch on the patio”
“Well, I’ll be inside. Enjoy your lunch.”
“Your loss dude.”
“Are your teeth chattering?”
So. Just don’t rush the shorts. You’ll have plenty of time for it later.
lol sweet stuff bro.