It's Humid, but No Rain Comes.

Humidity, period.  It is very humid in Chicago today.  And yet everyone has already broken out fall coats, which are too warm.  Once you break out a coat, it's rare that you put it away because you're already in that fall coat-type of mindset.  You feel like you need to at least carry it with you because it's fall, and you've already needed it this year. 

In addition, a friend of mine (who is usually cold, by the way) told me that it was too hot on the commuter rail this morning.  She complained to the conducter, and he turned the heater off.  It makes me happy to know I am not alone in this matter and that I am now regarded as sort of the office expert in the area of weather-related shortcomings.

I'm back, and it sucks

Sorry for the blackout in posts, friends.  I was in the Bahamas for a few days, and while I appreciated that a hurricane didn't come take me away, it was a little humid for my own personal taste.  Plus the sun was in my eyes.

I've realized today that I sweat more in this crisp fall weather than perhaps I do during the spring.  You see, on a cold humid day (the only thing worse is a hot humid day), the heaters are still blasting everywhere (including, again, my CTA bus this morning).  How does one avoid sweating in this situation?  I welcome an honest and open discussion - I am willing to test-drive your tips.

It's Too Early for Winter Coats and Hats

Update from yesterday:  the CTA must have read my post, because the heat on the bus was off today.  It was the perfect fall morning.  (Obviously we already knew how useful blogs are - it's where business is done.)

What I DIDN'T care for this morning were the two people in North Face fleeces (Really?  At 63 degrees?  You live in CHICAGO, jackass).  Also, I saw a guy in a knit cap, which I found pretty offensive.  However, he was also wearing a Breathe-Right strip in public, so maybe something deeper was going on there. 

Other than that, I have to say I have no complaints about the weather today.

Inappropriate Responses

Today was 60 degrees in Chicago, and it is amazing.  The perfect crisp fall day.  Until I got on the bus for work.

The problem with the changing of the seasons is that no one really knows how to properly use the heater in the fall.  The bus had the heater blasting FOR NO GOOD REASON.  At 60 degrees it is unnecessary to have the heat on at all, as anyone who is particularly chilly can put on a light jacket or even a cashmere wrap.  (I also don't like it when people wear gloves when they are not warranted.)

I sincerely hope that the CTA adjusts its temperature response systems soon, because it is inappropriate to ruin a perfect day with a bus heater.