Humid.

Before Sydney I lived in Bowral for 6 months, where it is cool and pleasant and nobody sweats. My first summer in Sydney was a nasty shock, because I had forgotten what humidity was and I felt sticky and sweaty all the time. This current warm, steamy spell is just as yucky. Washing isn't drying, you sweat, you get heat rash and other itchy skin flare-ups, mould is thriving, dry food is going stale and soggy instantly.

But it's not all bad. Here are some pros to cheer you up.

• No dry skin. Save money on moisturiser and lip balm!
• Air plant is thriving!
• Wisps of hair form cute curly ringlets!