Aug. 23, 2007 - A confession!
Okay, I have a confession! I admit it...I am going to go stark raving mad if it doesn't cool off here soon! I told Tim that I wouldn't use the word "depressed", but I am close to reaching that point if we break too many more records and have too many more days over 100 with high humidity!
Remember, I am from Toronto, girls! I am used to a few hot days, but nothing like this! We were watching the Little League World Series yesterday and they were wearing jackets!! I have been dreaming about putting on jeans and a sweatshirt and there they were, huddled under jackets and long-sleeved shirts. I was insanely jealous and a little put-out that I was sweating in an air-conditioned house with the ceiling fan going.
I called my MIL today and told her I was getting ready to get in the car and drive north until the afternoon temperature was 75 ~ not the morning one! I invited her to join me and she said she'd get her bags packed. I am dreaming of cool, crisp mornings and afternoons with the windows thrown open wide.
I started work on booking a weekend in the mountains for us today. I could almost feel the fresh mountain air as I gazed at the pictures! There we were in my mind's eye sleeping, windows open, snuggled under a big, thick quilt! It was torture so I turned off the computer and went and fixed myself a big glass of ice water. I resisted the urge to dump it over my head and just drank it!
Now don't get me wrong! I have a heart full of incredible thankfulness to the Lord for the gift of air-conditioning. I was almost physically ill the other day thinking of those who must do without. I really cannot imagine how hot they are! For that reason, I know I seem like a bit of a baby about the way I feel, but I really am close to falling off the edge. I just wish it was the edge of a clear, cool pond with a light breeze blowing! Jumping would be a no-brainer!!
Well, for now I will continue to hibernate behind blinds that are drawn to keep out the sun and dream of falling leaves that crackle underfoot, the smell of apple cider on the stove, pumpkin bread in the oven and that amazing Harvest candle that Yankee Candle makes! It surely can't be too much longer til we turn the corner...can it?!
Comments
Aug. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedmomof10
oh, I am with you! I am SOOOOOO ready for fall!
We are in the midwest and I am originally from Seattle, so we are not used to the heat..........
So ready for fall to come........
gloria
Aug. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KindredHeart
Are you SURE you can't make it up this way this fall? :)
(((Praying for relief and sweet autumn dreams...)))
Aug. 28, 2007 - I am sooo with you!
Posted by Kristina
This summer has seemed even extra hot. I am ready for a cool day as well and long for the day I can get in the car and head up to the mountains. I would even be excited with a rolling hill!
Have a blessed day.
Kristina
Aug. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Starlady
Well, heat in the summertime is nothing different here, but I do hear you on the get me out of here lament! We have reached a record of number of days over 110, and summers not over here for another 2 months. *sigh*
We actually did just as you were planning a few weeks back. We woke up Sat. and said, let's go to the coast for the weekend. I emailed Shonda, made plans to meet them and we drove the 6 hours through the desert to the cool ocean breezes of Southern CA. It was beautiful and just what I needed to make it through the rest of summer. :) If you can make your mountain escape a reality, even for just one night, go for it. It does refresh your soul.
Oct. 6, 2007 - ~smile~
Posted by OldPathsMom
You are a woman after my own heart. Not sure where you're currently located but we have lived in the "south" for the past decade and are from NH. It's in the 90's here today and thinking about cool weather almost makes me woozy ;)
