Step out for outside for a shower...a meteor shower!

So I know that there are ten different meteor showers on a yearly basis. But I like the Perseids. I don't really know why I choose to venture out in the middle of the night this time of year, every year. But I do. It might have something to do with the weather, the clear skies, warm nights, and that its summer time and school is out. And although we live here in Hawaii now, where the weather is always nice, the skies are pretty clear year round, the nights are warm, and- well its not summer vacation all year- but it feels like it, I think that some things just should not change. For that reason I am packing a bag and some food, blankets and a cell phone, and heading out to a dark spot to watch the meteors. Most people would sleep. In fact, it seems most do. Guess that's a good thing though because I don't want to be joined by tens of thousands of people lining up on the beach to watch the 'show'. That's another thing. I can't figure out why so many people do not know what a meteor shower is. Are humans that removed from nature- so out of touch? Ask a child to name a few video game systems and there will be no problem. Ask him to name a few meteor showers- you might just get a blank stare. Oh well- in my quest for knowledge and cheap yet legal thrills- here we go again! Hoping for clear skies all night and safe times!