We've had more than 70 days of over 100 degree temperatures here in Austin this summer. It has been b.r.u.t.a.l. It's sort of akin to living up north and not being able to go outside for months on end because it's too cold--only here we can't go outside because we just might spontaneously combust upon exiting our nicely air conditioned homes.
If you are a parent, this makes the summer especially challenging. Being cooped up inside with children because it's too hot is no good for anyone. On my days home, I try and get Will to the park before 9:00am to run around a bit before we both start to melt. The rest of the day is spent indoors, and I have more than one friend who has declared she has SAD. Normally this affects people living in cold climates where they go for months without seeing the sun. Here, we also go months without seeing the sun, only it's because we are trapped indoors trying to avoid the blistering heat.
Apparently, my body has acclimated to this ridiculous heat and is starting to think 105 degrees is "normal". As I stepped out of my house this morning as I was leaving for work, I felt a slight chill. I even entertained the thought of going back inside and getting a light sweater. "Brr!”, I thought.
When I got into my car, I looked at the thermometer on my car dashboard. Turns out it was a "wintry" 78 degrees. And, it's only going to hit the high 90s today, which feels extremely pleasant and comfortable. When you are used to 108 degree days, the 90s are downright fall-like.
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I, not kidding you, put on my (cool beer-holding) sweatshirt on saturday night sitting out at the lake! this coolish burst is lovely and definitely shudder-worthy in a shockingly lovely way! keep it coming, God!
P.S. I have Texas SAD, for sure! My spirits have been totally enlightened these past few "cool" days.
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