Alright, this heat wave we're experiencing isn't very fun anymore. Yesterday set records in Milwaukee and today was even worse.
I sure do envy everyone with central air conditioning at this moment. Dave and I have a tiny one-room window unit that is currently providing little to no relief. Our thermostat still says 90 degrees, and that's in the room with the air conditioner. I dare say our kitchen is a scorching 115 degrees.
I sat on the couch all evening because it was too hot to do anything and I darn near went crazy. And now I can't sleep!
I am currently letting some wet towels chill in the freezer for a bit and when I'm done here I will be promptly applying them to my face as I try to fall asleep.
I think tomorrow is supposed to be the last REALLY hot day for awhile – thank God.
Come February when I'm complaining about the cold Wisconsin weather, I will have to look back on this. At least when it's cold, there's always more you can do to get warm – snuggle under more covers, light candles, drink some hot chocolate. In this, when you live in an older house without central air, there are only so many clothes you can take off and only so much you can do for a bit of relief.
I'm off to lie awake for a few more hours until sleepiness finally trumps my boiling body temperature. Good night, folks.
I've got the same problem. I really don't feel like laying awake anymore. This blows.
I need to go stay at Susan's, with the central air and whatnot.
Posted by: Andre | August 01, 2006 at 11:31 PM
I think I'm the only one in this state that LOVES this weather.
Sorry you couldn't sleep! That does suck.
Posted by: Tracey | August 02, 2006 at 10:17 AM
No Tracey, I'm right there with you. You will not hear me complain about this weather!! I love it!! I can find so many more ways to cool off, than I can to stay warm: cold bath, swimming, cold towels, naked SUndays ha ha.
But yes, the heat was ridiculous! I was camping in it!! =)
Posted by: Christi | August 02, 2006 at 12:24 PM
You poor thing. I seriously can't imagine try to sleep in this miserable weather. Hang in there, though. Only a few more hours! (hopefully)
Somehow, even in the dead of winter, I know I will NOT miss this weather. Not one bit.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 02, 2006 at 02:16 PM
Feels like home to me!!! ;-)
Posted by: Audra | August 02, 2006 at 04:33 PM
Hi! I was googling around for bloggers who lived in Milwaukee and stumbled across your blog. I moved to Milwaukee a year ago from Los Angeles and haven't really had the opportunity to explore the city or see what it has to offer, but I have to say your blog is inspiring. I also live in Shorewood (great neighborhood to be sure) and it's awesome to see the different things you're doing around town.
I live in an older apartment building with no central air or AC so I hear your heat wave woes. The thunderstorm that passed over us awhile ago was really crazy! Thunder, lightning, cats, dogs, the whole works, for about 15 minutes. Hope you're managing to stay relatively cool. Cheers. :)
Posted by: Danielle | August 02, 2006 at 08:00 PM
Hi Danielle, thanks for the comment - glad you found me. :) I hope you're able to take advantage of Milwaukee a bit more! I actually work with a girl who recently moved here from LA as well, and she says she's been pleasantly surprised by almost everything here so far. So that's good!
Yes, I was out for a walk/run when that second crazy storm hit. It was exhilirating running in the pouring rain but I thought FOR SURE my iPod was going to be ruined. But it's fine!
I'm SO glad it's finally cooled off!
Anyway, thanks for stopping by - hope you'll stick around! :)
Posted by: Erin | August 02, 2006 at 08:52 PM
Dogs and cats living together - mass hysteria? Fortunately I missed that part of the thunderstorm.
Posted by: Andre | August 03, 2006 at 04:21 PM