What I will (not) miss
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Round 1
I will miss the humidity. Lotion? What's that? My skin stays hydrated, regardless of what type of moisturizer I don't use, and keeps the people here looking younger than their years. Same goes for any leather conditioning you would have to do - on your car, purses, shoes, etc. And chapstick - not necessary. Yes, it's that humid. Also, here in Houston, I'm never scared of touching doorknobs, no matter how aggressively I shuffle over the carpet.
I won't miss the humidity. Guess what? My hair is straight in Dallas. And you can use a towel in the morning and it'll actually dry out the same day. I won't have to shower after taking a stroll outside in early March or scurry hamster-like along in the tunnels during the summer because it's too sticky to go outside to grab lunch.
Round 2... to be continued
I used to live in Dallas.
ReplyDeleteAnd I loved it there. That is all.
(though I hear Houston has AMAZING food spots).
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I have never ever been to Texas, although strangely enough, several of my classmates from high school have ended up attending uni there, so it could be the calling that I need to visit. Hope that your move goes well! xx
ReplyDeleteI had a love/hate relationship with Houston's humidity as well. For the first 3.5 years of college, my hair and my skin just could not take it - my hair looked like a big mushroom and my skin was just SHINY. And then? The last semester, I had fantastic skin, and I learned to grow my hair just long enough to put it in a ponytail. For the next few years, whenever I came back to LA, everyone raved about my skin.
ReplyDeleteWhen I moved to SF, I had the driest skin EVER. I aged the seven years that I lived in Houston in just 7 months. Good thing I've moved away from SF, but you know what? Strangely, am missing the humidity and shiny skin!
Can't wait to read more about the things you won't and might miss!
Hope your moving goes well! So you're moving from Houston to Dallas? For some reason, I thought you were already living in Dallas.
ReplyDeletemoves are always kind of exciting, i hope it all goes smoothly!!
ReplyDeleteHope your move goes smoothly! I so don't like the humidity here in NJ/NY in the summer because I already need a shower again when I reach the train that brings me to work in the morning ;)
ReplyDeleteHA! Yeah, I've never really loved humidity--if for no other reason than my hair loses all hope whatsoever.
ReplyDeleteAs for Dallas, I haven't been there since I lived there for a couple years--we won't mention just how long that is. Eek!
With that, Happy Trails to you!
Armpit to LA....I die!
ReplyDeleteNever knew humidity conditions change that much in that state. Good to know.
haha this so fun! I have never been to either city, but am curious about both! Looking forward to Round 2 :)
ReplyDeleteHahahaa, too funny Rooth! Best wishes on your move!
ReplyDeleteMy husband used to live in Houston and is trying everything possible to get me to consider moving there. I don't know if I can handle humidity worse than what we have here in Georgia. LOL!
ReplyDeleteLol! I haven't been to Houston, but I really like Dallas. It's a pretty fun place... And apparently not humid?
ReplyDeleteThe humidity in Philly usually goes up to 100% in the summer months, which is unbearable. Thankfully we have crazy cold winters full of static electricity to off-set it! Can't wait for round 2, Rooth. xo
ReplyDeletethat's a cute commentary ! - looking forward to more
ReplyDeletehaha I like your comparison comments. I have not been to either city but I hope to visit one day! Good luck moving!
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My skin is really dry in Atlanta vs my hometown, which is so hot and humid
ReplyDeletehaha! sounds great! good luck with the move ;)
ReplyDeletei used to visit the south once in awhile and i loved/hated the humidity too. my hair definitely hates it, a lot. good luck!
ReplyDeleteoh I understand all about the love hate relationship with humidity. But I think the hate wins. I actually like wearing lotion - it's a little treat taking the time to put it on.
ReplyDeleteMy skin loves humidty but my hair hates it! Can't win. Good luck with the move.
ReplyDeleteA former boss (an engineer) called Houston the ugliest city in the US...his architect assistant disagreed. I don't know enough about the city to offer an opinion on that. But I know I don't like humidity. I'll take the dry skin, dry leather and looking old beyond my years. When you look older, people don't ask you to help them move. (Heh-heh--but I'd offer to help you.)
ReplyDeletePS - I like the idea of the tunnels.
Every time I go out west, my hair is perfect. PERFECT. Here in NC, my hair is a crazy frizz ball mess.
ReplyDeleteOMG Rooth, you will not miss the humidity. My fiance is from Houston so we go there to visit from time to time, and yes... I like my hair straight and skin not sticky :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fun. Looking forward to round 2. Also I hope the moving is going well for you.
ReplyDeleteLol oh man, my hair constantly has the frizz!
ReplyDeleteI experienced humidity in Houston. Once.
ReplyDeleteAs an Arizona girl, I nearly died. My reaction was very "WHAT IS THIS? WHY IS MY SKIN WET?"