22 Things Only People Addicted To Patio Season Will Understand

    It's the most wonderful time of the year.

    Cyla Panin
    by Cyla Panin

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    It's summer in Canada.

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    Which means one thing...

    PATIO SEASON!!

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    And only true patio season converts will understand:

    1. You're ALWAYS up for a patio.

    2. And this is your face when your friend suggests sitting inside at a restaurant WITH a patio.

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    Um, but the sun lives out here.

    3. You know that anything above 5° Celsius is patio weather.

    4. And that you can't properly open patio season without one of these bad boys.

    5. When you and your friends are wandering around for a good space to drink, THIS is the holy grail.

    6. Because rooftop patios are the lords of all patios and should be treated as such.

    7. And if you find a rooftop patio WITH ITS OWN ROOFTOP BAR, you'll never leave.

    8. Friday after work means it's time to get your butt immediately on a patio.

    9. When someone asks you if you plan on spending a lot of time outside this summer:

    10. Finding a new—and little known–patio is like finding buried treasure.

    11. And even the smallest space can still be deemed a patio.

    12. The unspoken rule is that if there's a patio, day drinking is totally acceptable.

    13. Slushy drinks are the most optimal for patio day-drinking. The slushier the drink, THE BETTER.

    14. Although a caesar is a solid choice too.

    15. But really... If it comes in a pitcher, you're ordering it.

    16. Aggressive patio-goers know that it's all about the finger food. Fork and knives need not apply.

    17. Your Instagram feed is filled with the ubiquitous "patio photo".

    18. Brunch = mimosas on a patio.

    19. You've learned to be careful of what you wear on a patio.

    20. But you'll never stop talking about how great patios are because, really, everyone loves patios.

    21. During the summer months in Canada, patios become your second dwelling.

    22. Because let's face it, they're your natural habitat. You were bred to drink under the sun in an elevated open public space.