Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Do I Prefer Sand or Snow?

By Robin Weaver



Definitely snow.

At least while it’s 80 degrees outside. At midnight.

Once I’m enduring the frigid temperatures, I’ll likely change my mind.

Nah. I probably won’t.  Not just because I love sitting in front of a roaring fire or because I think sleeping under a down comforter is sheer heaven. And although I love skiing, wearing boots, and getting out of work because we’ve had a bit of ice, that’s not the primary reason I pick winter. The reason for my preference is simple: I absolutely, positively hate having sand between my toes. Or on top of them. Or… Well, you get the picture.

While I’m no princess, I do have a bit of an issue with the pea beneath my mattress syndrome (or sand between my toes). If there’s the least little wrinkle beneath my sheets, I toss and turn. It makes absolutely no sense.  The tiny wrinkle (or the little bit of sand) doesn’t hurt? Doesn’t cause backaches. Doesn’t itch. So why can’t I ignore it?

Is it DNA? Can I simply not help it (aka—not my fault)? This question puzzled me so much I decided to Google.

And I think I stumped the search engine, because no matter how I posed the question, I got bizarre results.  Here’s some:

·       Six Ways Your Mattress Could be Affecting Your Health.  Duh, it’s not the mattress, it’s the wrinkle.  Try again Google.

·       What Causes Small Holes in Skin. Say what?  The article said you’re supposed to vacuum and mop regularly, although I don’t get the connection.  I’ll get back to this after I figure out my wrinkle.

·       Avocado Green Mattresses Made of 100% Organic Material.  Eh, I know this was an ad, but… The way I toss and turn, that mattress would be guacamole in no time.

·       How to Get Rid of Dust Mites. And to think I was worried about a darn wrinkle.

That last article put my sand aversion into perspective. I’m now cured.

At least until I go to bed.

Hope everyone had a great Fourth!  Wishing you a wonderful summer with or sans-sand, however you like it.

R

10 comments:

Diana McCollum said...

Robin ,

Interestin post!
I had to laugh at the guacomole comment. I hope you figure out the wrinkle problem.

I don't have any problem going to sleep . I read a chapter in my book to distract from the ringing in my ears, turn off the light, and boom I', m asleep!

Anonymous said...

Great article. I love winter. Not because of peas or wrinkles. I just hate the heat. Also, I've found that the more clothes I put on the better my neighbors like it. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Fun read. I’m definitely with you….winter!!! The guacamole and dust mites parts had me laughing!

Anonymous said...

Too Funny! Wish I'd thought about the clothes and I would have added it to the blog. :)

Anonymous said...

I prefer winter as well! Really enjoyed the read :)

Lorraine said...

When you turn your mattress into guacamole call me, I'll bring the chips!

Anonymous said...

Love your take on sand. We have to be sisters by different mothers. I too have a thing about wrinkles and sand.

Deb N said...

Yes, sand and wrinkles are an annoyance, and I do hate the heat and humidity. But these days humidity is now encroaching on winter and makes it feel all the colder. So, I guess my answer is, I hate the snow when I have to shovel, and I hate the beach when it is too hot. But walking a beach in cold weather is fun. Please don't ask me to choose.

Sarah Raplee said...

Robin, Great post! You had me laughing as always.

Judith Ashley said...

Robin, I have the "sheet wrinkly gene" also. Recently attended a conference and the hotel didn't have fitted bottom sheets! I also do not like the top sheets/bedding tucked in. My toes like to be free. So, many sleep deprived nights because I did untuck the top sheets and that caused the bottom sheet to turn into an accordion. No matter how hard I tried to remake the bottom sheet, it never lasted. Glad to be home where my sheets are well-behaved.