Houston: We Can't Have Nice Things, But We Do Have a Great Sense of Humor (and a Story About a Not-So-Nice Hurricane)
Ah, Houston. The city of bayous, barbecue, and billionaires (well, maybe not so many after this story). It's a place where the heat is on ten and the hustle never quits. But let's be honest, sometimes Mother Nature throws a curveball that even J.R. Ewing couldn't handle. Enter Hurricane Harvey, the unwelcome guest who decided to crash the 2017 party.
The Not-So-Grand Arrival: Harvey Says "Howdy" (and Dumps a Whole Lot of Rain)
Now, Harvey wasn't exactly the shy type. This Category 4 hurricane barreled onto the Texas coast in August, bringing with it winds that would make your hair disappear faster than a free beer at a rodeo. But that was just the warm-up act. Harvey's real talent? Rain. We're talking biblical proportions, folks. Like, Noah probably texted his realtor about Houston property values after this.
The city turned into a giant swimming pool, with floodwaters reaching record highs. Cars became pool floats, houses became islands, and all those folks who never skipped leg day? Well, let's just say they were the envy of the neighborhood (until they realized they were hauling groceries through waist-deep water).
Houston vs. Harvey: A Hilarious Battle (Except When It Wasn't)
Look, a hurricane hitting your city is no laughing matter. People lost homes, businesses were devastated, and the whole situation was a total bummer. But hey, that's the Texan spirit, right? We take a punch, we wobble a bit, then we throw on our cowboy boots and get to rebuilding.
There were even some pretty funny moments that emerged from the disaster. People started posting hilarious memes about floating furniture and using alligators for Uber rides (probably not the best idea, but hey, creativity under pressure!). The internet, as always, did its thing, raising millions for relief efforts and reminding everyone that even in the face of disaster, Texans can find a chuckle.
The Takeaway: Houston Still Standing (and Maybe a Little Salty)
So, what did we learn from Hurricane Harvey? Well, a few things. First, don't mess with Texas. Second, always have a good rain jacket (and maybe a kayak) on hand. But most importantly, we learned that even when things are tough, Texans have the grit, the humor, and the barbecue to get through anything.
Harvey may have put a damper on our 2017, but it sure didn't dampen our spirits. We rebuilt, we came back stronger, and now we tell this story over a plate of ribs, laughing so hard milk might just shoot out of our noses. Because that's how we roll in H-Town, baby.
