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It’s a Cruel Summer

Autumn — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:50:33 +0000

I think this is the hottest June of my life. It is not unusual to have scorcher days in July & August, but this is becoming the new norm. Everyday holds a heat index of 100-plus-degrees, and the summer has really just begun! Already, a good family friend of mine who works outdoors has been hospitalized with heat exhaustion. I worry about all the guys I know who make their living in the sun, my dad included. I think we’re in for a long, hot summer…gotta remember to hydrate & be sun smart. Oh, and to get our AC repaired ASAP. Can’t believe it conked today…the worst possible time of the year! Apparently we are waiting in a long line of desperate, sweaty homeowners. Fingers crossed that we get a phone call & some good news in the morning!

Running outside has become impossible, even when getting up & out by 6am. The air is soup, the sun only cooks it. This week brought a return to the campus gym and the trusty treadmill. Not the most interesting way to run, but it feels so good to be moving my body again! : – )

Lucky Break

Autumn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0000

Yesterday held a wonderful little surprise for me. I got home from work a little late that morning, and had some reading to catch up on before bed, so my sleep was short. There was rain in the forecast, set to start just about the time I’d be out & about for my afternoon World Lit class. So I was kinda bummed that I’d slept through all the sunny days while working the weekend, and would be out in the rain instead of sleeping through it.

Went to be at 9:30am & got up at about 12:30, shuffled downstairs for hot tea & oatmeal while barely keeping my eyes open. I put off getting ready by browsing my email, Facebook, Flickr, you name it. Thankfully, something reminded me to check MSC’s website, and I could hardly believe it when I saw that my afternoon class was canceled – hallelujah! I was able to go right back to bed for a couple more hours & listen to the pouring rain on my windowpanes…perfection. While I do hope my prof feels better soon, I could not have had a more wonderful surprise & nap yesterday! Last week before finals…and it’s all good. <3

Beautiful Spring

Autumn — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:38:15 +0000

This is why I didn’t get anything accomplished last weekend when it came to being productive with schoolwork. As you can clearly see, the sun was out and the flowers were in full bloom. It was warm but not hot. The sky was clear & blue. The Cherry Blossom Festival was in full swing. It was a perfect weekend to play outside! And that’s just what I did.

P.S. Welcome, April! Hope you bring lots more beautiful springtime weather & adventure. <3

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow…

Autumn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:07:19 +0000

…we got our winter wonderland! Today was a true snow day, with hours & hours of fat, juicy snowflakes falling to the gound…and sticking! We got at least 3-4 inches accumulation, and it’s so pretty! I alternated playing in the snow with sitting by the fire, which made for an awesome day. Jerry took lots of beautiful photos & I built a snowman. Oh, happy day!

Snow Tomorrow?

Autumn — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:17:02 +0000

Just about this time last year (March 1st to be exact!) we had a wonderful snow day. I played outside all day, taking breaks only to alternate pairs of gloves when they got soaked through, tossing one pair in the dryer & tugging the others on. I made a tiny snowman, took beautiful pictures of & around our house (like the one above of our backyard!), sipped hot chocolate, and ate toasty tomato soup for lunch. My Florida boy stayed indoors mostly, but he agreed it was a beautiful sight.

According to the forecast, we just might have another of those magical snow days tomorrow! Maybe even more snow this time, with a potential for 3-5 inches accumulation!!! I have nowhere I need to be tomorrow, books to read, fireplaces to recline by, and a well-stocked kitchen, so bring it on!

Yipeeeeeeee – can’t wait! Fingers & toes crossed – ready to get snowed in!

More Quakes

Autumn — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:32:09 +0000

This time, much farther from home. Italy has suffered a major quake that claimed lives and left much destruction. May our thoughts be with them today, and for the many days ahead that will involve search, recovery, mourning, and rebuilding.