In the Good ol' Summer Time:

Well Emma and I got together with some friends of ours to try out a local park. While out playing I realized I’m still new to the hood and I’m learning a few things about the desert :

1. Daily temp average of 103 degrees is not Hot yet
2. All parks and school recess grounds come with built in covers
3. A person better be well stocked on shorts because it’s still 80 degrees in November
4. It’s normal to see your neighbors outside in their p.j.s washing the car at 4:45am
5. Jogging later than 6am is too hot
6. Contrary to popular belief the temperature here is not hot enough to kill germs
7. Palm Trees are clearly for the Tourists: they don’t provide enough shade to cast a shadow on the baby-useless things
8. Parks come standard with ‘Splash pads’ (see pictures for more details)
9. It’s normal to feel comfortable with the house A/C set at 82-85 degrees
10. You know you’re not a local when you sweat bullets taking 2 minutes outside the car to fill it up on gas and see the person next to you comfortable filling their car while wearing pants, shoes, and socks...