Talking about the weather

When I stepped out of the plane upon arrival in Guyana, I could feel all my pores opened up. It is very hot and humid. The temperature is always above 32 or so during daytime, and even at night it does not go below 28. I remember that my mother used to tell me not to go out on a very hot day, since it is too tiring. Unfortunately, I do not have a choice here.

The city where I come from in Japan, Kyoto has a horrible summer similar to the weather here. I can stand the heat and humidity, but what I cannot bear is the strong sunlight. When I go outside, I apply sunscreen cream, wear a hat and in addition hold a cheap umbrella to avoid direct sun. I know I look silly, but I don't care.

I used to complain that during Canadian winter, I have to wear so many layers. Before leaving the house, I need a hat, scarf, gloves, big winter boots and wear a hood of my jacket. I do not mind the winter but I just don't like these "heavy" equipments. In the hot weather, you would imagine I don't need anything, but it is not the case. I take shower, put baby powder, sunscreen and spray mosquito repellent. I no longer know if any of these work at all when mixed. After this tiresome procedure, probably all get washed off within 20 min because of sweating a lot. Is there any point at all to this? I wonder. I feel extremely sticky all day because of the mixture of chemical things and my sweat. I wish someone can invent three in one product. I bet Japanese people already have one, as they are always ahead of everyone else in this type of things.

*Today I got my first letter from Canada!! How nice! It just made my day. My parents back in Japan called me last night, and I realized this was the first time I utter any Japanese words since my arrival.