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It's too fucking hot and bright it gives me sensory overload and I HATE IT

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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There is literally only one season of the year where I get to be comfortable: Fall. Winter is too cold. Summer is too hot. I have allergies in the Spring. Fall is just right.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

I am with you 100%. Early-to-mid spring also does it to me as well when the days and nights are just right.