Temps drop and Israelis LOSE. THEIR. MINDS. But in a place where summer takes over 80% of the year, how can you blame them? Here's how it really goes down.
Perception: It's freezing in here.
Reality: It's 23 degrees Celsius and rising.
Perception: Can somebody turn on the heat?
Reality: Please turn that third space heater away from me.
Perception: I don't know how I'd survive without my winter coat.
Reality: I've bought an overpriced North Face jacket meant for harsh Canadian winters, so I'm going to pretend I'm not dying of heat by using adjectives such as 'cozy,' 'toasty,' and 'comforting.'
Perception: It's raining cats and dogs!
Reality: It just started drizzling.
Perception: There's tons of snow in the North, let's go skiing!
Reality: Mount Hermon had a centimeter dusting last night and the entire population of Israel has already flocked to the hill, seen the sad slush, and turned around by noon.
Perception: This winter is never ending...
Reality: It's been three days.
Perception: Sachlav is the best way to keep warm.
Reality: We've found a way to drink straight heavy cream without being judged.
Perception: And what a white Christmas it was!
Reality: The ministry of culture dumped the leftover ripped up napkin confetti from the clubs over a Christmas tree in Jaffa.
Perception: Guess it's that time of year again to purchase new winter boots.
Reality: I'm just going to wear the same blundstones I've had on all summer.
Perception: If I train for this marathon, at least I'll stay warm.
Reality: If I run once, give up, and head inside for Netflix and a hot bath instead, I'll stay warm.
Perception: I feel a cold coming on. I think I'll kill the virus with a hot beverage.
Reality: Hey! I can microwave wine and it tastes just fine.
Perception: Stay away from the South, you'll freeze your nipples off.
Reality: I'm currently in Eilat and I can sit by the pool in a bikini.