Do you want to hear about the heat? No. Do I want to write about the heat? No. Am I sick of the bang post staring me down? YES. (Although, the bangs? My love grows stronger every day. Highly recommend the bangs.) So, here I am, writing a post. About the heat that is slowly sucking the soul out of my body.
This weekend included a combination of two kiddie pools, one adult pool, several comfortable beach chairs in the shade, two consecutive Ping Pong competition days, cold Pacificos with lime, pizza and barbecue. Yet, I was pissy most of the time.
Trying to perform daily functions in a house that registers 90 degrees inside is just wrong. Your entire body is constantly covered in a slimy layer of sweat. You can forget about sleeping soundly. Or the baby napping. You are forced to spend the entire day outside, sharing your space with the masses of aggressive flies or at the mall with 49 million people. My entire block has eaten dinner outside on patios or lawns for the past couple of days. People everywhere.
My point is, that yes, YES, there is a small downside to living at the beach. And that downside is late-August through mid-September. Other than that, well, it is glorious. (Keep reminding yourself of that fact, Whoorl!)
*Wiping my brow and repeating, “It’s glorious. It’s glorious. Beaches are glorrrrrrrious.”*
The forecast predicts a cooling trend starting tomorrow, so we will keep our fingers crossed.
Oh, look! The bang post has officially been bumped out of sight.
Mission accomplished. Goodbye.
p.s. – Oh! How could I forget? A VERY wonderful thing happened yesterday. I found two pairs of my very favorite flats for 75% off. $150 flats for $37.50! Now, THAT is glorious.
Danielle
September 4, 2007 at 4:45 pmI have to tell you that I’m awestruck that there are places in which to live where an air conditioner is not needed in March, April, May, June, July, October, or November. That week of no power after Hurricane Katrina? Nearly killed me.
At least you have the surf. I’m just sweating my ass off in the deep south.
bethany actually
September 4, 2007 at 10:24 pmShoes on sale–is there anything better? Aside from a/c, obviously. I am not a big fan of summer, either. Hope it cools down soon.
Lulu
September 5, 2007 at 5:01 amOk, since I leave all my make-up buying, hair supplying, running gear purchasing (btw..just bought the addias shorts and couldn’t love anything more)and of course fashion “must haves” to you, I MUST know which flats you bought. I’m starting to panic that I don’t own them and they are only $37.50. Panic…PANIC…must know what shoes!! MUST BUY SHOES!
undercover celebrity
September 5, 2007 at 7:53 amOk, heat. Yeah, whatever. I MUST know more about the shoes. $37.50 – wherever did you find such a steal?! And which style were they — because I am seriously LOVING the Mercer and Juti. And how have I never heard of Matt Bernson? Oh so many questions for a Wednesday!
whoorl
September 5, 2007 at 8:20 amI bought the leather Juti in mango and the suede Juti in the dark burgundy. I found them at American Rag and almost everything in the store is 75% off. (Sale started on Sunday.) You better hurry!!
cristen
September 5, 2007 at 12:12 pmat least in Mississippi we have air conditioning EVERYWHERE.
Cricket
September 5, 2007 at 4:52 pmI live in Fullerton, so trust me, I understand. The temp has gotten up to 106, and I swear, I want to just pass out. But leave it to me to get strep throat in this awful heat! I’ve been living at my grandmothers house (yay for air-conditioner!) and loving vicoden. Yay for the drugs.
Leigh
September 5, 2007 at 5:32 pmI can’t believe I’m saying this, but for once the weather in Oklahoma is actually tolerable. Of course now that I’ve said it, it’s going to completely change tomorrow. Hope the cooler days and nights come quickly for you!
Neil
September 5, 2007 at 8:46 pmIt’s 300 degrees, and you still found time to buy some shoes?!
Daisy
September 6, 2007 at 3:33 pmI was complaining yesterday of temperatures in the low 90s. I have to hand it to you Southern folk; I can deal with snow, but the heat does me in.
OMSH
September 8, 2007 at 8:43 pmYou people and your lack of air conditioners. It is horrifically hot and humid and just DANK here, but ah … step inside and it is refrigerated bliss. :)
Sarah Brown
September 14, 2007 at 9:58 amTell me about these flats. Comfy? Heel or arch support? I am Angela Lansbury now and need to know these things.