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I'm not built for these conditions.

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Olivia Hawkins
Jun 12, 2026
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A friend of mine recently told me you can only complain about one season. As a chronic complainer, this rule didn’t come easy to me. However, even as a proud contester, I can concur the concept.

This past winter in New York pushed us all to the brink. The fact that we still had 40 degree mornings in May, and I had put away, taken out, and then put back away, and then taken back out my North Face puffer after Easter was enough for me to warmly welcome the summer and everything it brings with it—

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