MOM! THEY'RE DOING IT AGAIN! MOOOOOOOM!

Every year these winged insects start swarming in the yard to the right of the deck. Every year, I've always been all "whoa, cool, check out the swarm". Every year. And you know me. I've the emotional capacity of a four year old. I'm not going to let it rest until everyone I know has observed the swarm and pretended to be as excited and intrigued by it as I am. So it's not like this was something that was kept a dirty low down secret. Though I will admit, I have never dived into any type of research because lets face it, some things are made of magic and should not be explained.

This year the swarm was a cause for panic. What are they? Why are they here? What are they doing? WHERE ARE THEY ALL COMING FROM?! WHO IS THEIR LEADER?! Sort of like the winged insects were some kind of alien here to abduct us. Only they are clearly taking their time and being super inconspicuous about it if you ask me. Also, I think they look like ants. BUT TERMITES RESEMBLE ANTS AND EVERYONE KNOWS THAT!! So I played the fearless hero, took some pictures, gathered some data and ran off to see what I can find.

They are winged ants. I know this because (thank you google) they have a bend in their antenna (like an ant), a skinny little waist to define their thorax (like an ant) and their wings are not the same length (very un-termite like). They also, uh, well, heh, look just like ants.

I don't know why I am posting this. It just feels right. I mean, we can't be the only family freaking the fuck out and running about screaming in terror over something that resembles a termite, right? Whatever, screw you, it must be nice being so relaxed and perfect. One day you'll be backed into a corner and then we'll see how much this calm existence has done for you. I know my constant terror will have me scratching and biting my way out of said corner like a fucking professional.