Spring is my least favorite season.
It wasn’t always this way. When I was a kid, the arrival of spring heralded warmer weather and a countdown to summer vacation. When I was in my early twenties my immune system decided that tree pollen is my body’s worst enemy and I developed seasonal allergies. When I moved to South Korea at the age of 24 I experienced another level of discomfort — yellow dust. Dust from Central Asia floats towards East Asia every spring, mixing with things that are horrible for your health. When it’s particularly bad the public is advised to stay indoors as much as possible. You see people wearing face masks and a heavy presence in the air. Outdoor surfaces are covered with a yellow layer of gunk.
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