As I nodded off during dinner this evening, Garrett and I pondered why it is that we seem to get sleepy so early in Houston (other than that we both participate in rigorous educational activities). We didn't notice that it was dark so early or feel so tired while on vacation in Florida. Some weak scientific theories were thrown about: Does it have to do with the latitude of Houston? its location within the Central Time Zone? its smog? Surely it is caused by more than the end of daylight savings.
Then I had it: Orlando is controlled by the theme parks. Disney and Universal must have created a machine (or made some very powerful connections) that makes daylight last longer, so that tourists stay at the parks later (and spend more money). Houston, on the other hand, is controlled by energy companies. They have rigged it so that the sun sets earlier, forcing residents to scurry indoors and turn on their lights/TV/AC/heat, consuming electricity and gas.
Take that, Bill Nye the Science Guy! You can call me Kiki the Science Geek.
1 comment:
check the coffee. i just figured out ive been drinking decaf for a week. i thought it was mono or something.
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