A lot of people talk about their disdain for dark, dreary days.
I have to say, I do not understand.
I feel energized, full of life, and optimistic whenever the afternoonlight is covered by thick dark clouds. That’s why, I preferentially choose those days to go out on hiking adventures by myself. I cherish the scenery after a storm when the trees are especially dark and their leaves look brilliant in the serious contrast. The only thing is, you have to be careful that the excruciating weather has genuinely passed before you hike too far. The other afternoon, I forgot this cardinal rule and got myself lost in the woods before a major storm broke out, but luckily, I happened to find high quality indoor air temperature control and shelter. I was stomping through the woods swiftly, realizing that the air felt heavy with moisture and the weather conditions was about to change. I knew I needed to find shelter, so I could stay moderate and dry in the coming weather event. Thank god, I stumbled right upon a broken-down looking chalet in the woods. I walked inside and immediately felt relief from the cool, dry indoor air. It felt so nice inside of the chalet compared to the moderate and muggy outdoor environment. I sat down and watched the trees sway as the outdoor humidity culminated in a crucial thunderstorm. The storm was so loud, I almost did not hear the central cooling system kick into gear. Suddenly, I realized that there was cool, luxurious artificial air passing through the air vents all around me. I heard the cooling system chugging away outside. At that moment, I realized I genuinely had a working central cooling system at my disposal… But clearly this wasn’t an abandoned chalet.
