The Heat Is On!
Jun. 8th, 2003 09:29 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
dolphins_logI've been feeling the marine air move in today. All week long we have had a sampling of a hot summer spell. Usually the standard operating procedure of a Pacific Northwest denizen is to complain about the heat, and that has been my way for most of my life. But that has changed. I find I love the heat. [I blame the gang because of our road trip to San Diego back in 1987.]
I love it. Sure, I complained about caterpillars, but that made for fun story practice. Last Wednesday I had to leave my car at the mechanics, about two miles away. the job wouldn't be done until after everyone went home for the day, so no ride. No problem. I planned on walking. And even though I was offered two different rides, I turned them both down. Because of the construction I moved faster then the cars anyway. I walked ...in the heat. I loved it. I had a backpack on, in which I carried my work tools and a twelve pack of Fresca. It was nothing.
Nights in our house have been sweltering. We should think about air conditioning, at least for the bedroom. We slept under the sheet. Juli was uncomfortable. I loved it. I woke up off and on throughout the nights. I listened to the sounds of the frogs outside. I heard conversations of neighbors walking at midnight. It was summer.
Our air conditioner at work failed. It got up to 90 degrees inside. I couldn't open the office widows because the screens were ripped and the caterpillars wanted in. Okay, that wasn't fun. If I get over heated I tend to slip into a one track mind. I need to be able to multitask. But because this heat spell happened early we now have a working system instead of finding out in July.
Today I'm feeling the marine air and the change. We're going back to spring weather. I like change. That's what I like about living here. Changing weather is dramatic. It's fun. I should have been a meteorologist. I'm going to have to wear long pants this week though. I'm going to miss the shorts.
Next week... Jury Duty.
Come up with 5 more icons for LJ.
Not yet.
Continue to bolster the business with new ideas.
I've had some discussions with the folks. I've taken some of their ideas and researched them.
Work on a news letter for the new Ornaments. have it ready to go by the end of the month.
Not yet.
Work more aggressively to lose the weight. 5 lbs by the end of the month.
174
Maintain workout schedule.
Success. As Summer rolls around I've been getting more exercise outdoors. I've been making it a point to get to the gym at least for treadmill work.
Morning Pages.
failure
Be more aware of my emotional outlook. Think first before I speak. Be aware of what is driving my reactions..
success
Second draft the ghost story. Have it ready to hand in for second edits. by editorial board meeting.
Not yet.
Write more of the Jonah story. have a couple of scenes ready for writer's night.
Not yet.
Post at least 5 times a week in LJ.
Success.
Check in weekly.
Hello.
I love it. Sure, I complained about caterpillars, but that made for fun story practice. Last Wednesday I had to leave my car at the mechanics, about two miles away. the job wouldn't be done until after everyone went home for the day, so no ride. No problem. I planned on walking. And even though I was offered two different rides, I turned them both down. Because of the construction I moved faster then the cars anyway. I walked ...in the heat. I loved it. I had a backpack on, in which I carried my work tools and a twelve pack of Fresca. It was nothing.
Nights in our house have been sweltering. We should think about air conditioning, at least for the bedroom. We slept under the sheet. Juli was uncomfortable. I loved it. I woke up off and on throughout the nights. I listened to the sounds of the frogs outside. I heard conversations of neighbors walking at midnight. It was summer.
Our air conditioner at work failed. It got up to 90 degrees inside. I couldn't open the office widows because the screens were ripped and the caterpillars wanted in. Okay, that wasn't fun. If I get over heated I tend to slip into a one track mind. I need to be able to multitask. But because this heat spell happened early we now have a working system instead of finding out in July.
Today I'm feeling the marine air and the change. We're going back to spring weather. I like change. That's what I like about living here. Changing weather is dramatic. It's fun. I should have been a meteorologist. I'm going to have to wear long pants this week though. I'm going to miss the shorts.
Next week... Jury Duty.
Come up with 5 more icons for LJ.
Not yet.
Continue to bolster the business with new ideas.
I've had some discussions with the folks. I've taken some of their ideas and researched them.
Work on a news letter for the new Ornaments. have it ready to go by the end of the month.
Not yet.
Work more aggressively to lose the weight. 5 lbs by the end of the month.
174
Maintain workout schedule.
Success. As Summer rolls around I've been getting more exercise outdoors. I've been making it a point to get to the gym at least for treadmill work.
Morning Pages.
failure
Be more aware of my emotional outlook. Think first before I speak. Be aware of what is driving my reactions..
success
Second draft the ghost story. Have it ready to hand in for second edits. by editorial board meeting.
Not yet.
Write more of the Jonah story. have a couple of scenes ready for writer's night.
Not yet.
Post at least 5 times a week in LJ.
Success.
Check in weekly.
Hello.
