Mold

If mold had a motto it would be "Mold: It's everywhere."  I've never lived in a humid climate before.  I can already tell I prefer dry climates.

June and early July are uki or rainy season.  Unfortunately the humidity won't fade with the rain clouds.  It will just get hotter and more humid.

The problem with humidity is that skin becomes adhesive.  I feel like a walking Post-It note.  I'm just sticky enough to be noticeable.  Carrying a small towel in your pocket is common for two reasons.  First to dry your hands in the bathroom. Second, you need the towel to mop sweat off your face.  People carry fans too.  The first time I saw a man unfold his fan I was surprised.  Then I saw fifteen year old boys with Hello Kitty fans and Winnie the Pooh fans.  I thought those were the tough kids.

But I'm digressing from mold.  It is so humid that the shower never dries out, even with the windows open.  What do you find growing every week? "Mold: Nature's chia pet."  What happens when you don't keep dehumidifiers in your closet?  "Musty mold smell.  Not nearly as nice as Chanel #5."  What happens to leather shoes left in a cupboard for a month?  Mold.  "Mold: it gets old."  The drain in the sink lifts out so you can clean the strainer.  I was returning the strainer to the sink when I noticed how much gunk had gotten through the strainer.  I stuck a finger in.

Some people, it should be noted, gag at the drop of a hat.  The slightest hint of a poop story or a barf anecdote, and they are already in the bathroom hovering head down over the sink.  While I find these people entertaining to torture, I am not one of them.

Meanwhile back at the sink, I stuck my finger into the goop.  It was mostly mold.  Bleh.  I almost gagged.

Last week we had a slug in our shower.  We're not how he got there.  We poured a little bleach into all of the water fixtures just to help ward off slugs and mold.

I'm not sure where we will find mold growing next, but I am sure of one thing.  "Bleach is a man's best friend."