Why Am I Here?
In work, I mean. Why is it, that on an absolutely beautiful day like today, with not a cloud in the sky, nary a hint of a breeze in the air, and the sun high overhead beating down outside, that I should have to be inside, looking at a computer screen, glancing longingly out the window every so often, thinking how wonderful it would be to be lying down with a book in my hand and a towel on my head, or splashing in the sea which is just visible from my office? Why, exactly, do we have to work when it's plain to see that it would be far better for our overall productivity and mental health so be outside turning ourselves a slightly darker hue and sipping on cold refreshing beverages, occasionally indulging ourselves with a dip in the salty water, only retreating indoors to escape from the far-too-hotness?
I call on all my readers to down mouses and pens, walk outside into the sunshine and declare that it is our divinely-given right to spend time in the sun on one of the few days of the year when it's actually worth doing so! I mean, I don't mind staying inside when it's fucking miserable outside, but please, when it's beautiful, at least let us enjoy it! Please? We can call it the REVOLUTION OF THE SUN, or something equally grand.
Maybe it's just the heat getting to me.
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Comments
Someone get that man a cold drink, a large floppy hat and a fan.
Posted by: NKL | July 17, 2006 11:58 AM
But what if you don't like being outdoors in weather like this because it makes your skin all fall off in a really unattractive manner?
Posted by: pixeldiva | July 17, 2006 1:46 PM
You can either decide not to join the revolution, or wear factor 100+, sit under a parasol and support your fellow revolutionaries.
(factor 100+ and parasol will be supplied by your regional revolutionary leader)
Posted by: Matt | July 17, 2006 2:02 PM
Those that do not support the revolution will be put against a wall and sunburned to death?
Posted by: seamus | July 17, 2006 2:09 PM
I go nice and bronze in the sun, not as brown as Matt but almost, and yet, I really don't enjoy it, I feel its a waste of time to sit there all day, lying in your own sweat, and then you are dead tired and moany and all "oh I have the worst headache from the sun" and I am like "you are SO thick man, just don't go in it. "I get a little warm in my heart when I think of winter" so there! :P
Posted by: Babs | July 17, 2006 2:16 PM
Let it be noted that Babs has lodged her position to NOT support the revolution.
Posted by: Matt | July 17, 2006 2:31 PM
I just manage to burn and peel and then end up as white as before, with a few more freckles.
I do love the sun though - so I shall support. And I will take full advantage of the sun screen supplied by my regional revolutionary.
Posted by: Calista | July 17, 2006 3:48 PM
Sorry, Matt. Know your place. You will suffer behind your computer screen much in the same way as I.
Aside from that, I'm with you all the way. I just need to liaise with my regional coordinator.
Posted by: SharkyUK | July 17, 2006 4:07 PM
The Revolution expresses it's pity for it's pale, freckly brethren, and thanks them kindly for their support.
It's all about not having to go to work when the weather's nice, really.
Posted by: Matt | July 17, 2006 4:08 PM