Today both Josh and I were exhausted. This hot weather is so draining, and instead of the nights cooling off as they usually do in California, it pervades into sleeping hours as well. Open windows and fans work most of the time, but today the air conditioning is running full time to keep the house at 75, not 81 or so. The result is fatigue in a very odd way. The mind is numb. The body is numb. It’s like being a reptile in cold weather – moving requires too much effort. In a bit, around 7:30 p.m., we will be out for a walk – how hot will it be? Certainly cooler than earlier, but probably in the mid-80s. How far we go depends on how hot it is. Both the dogs and we need some exercise.
Such an uneventful day. So little accomplished or aimed for other than survival. No dinner cooked, just scrounging around for whatever can be found. Passive activities such as watching TV and movies in the middle of the day. The mind is only now becoming a bit more alert. No sewing, painting, or anything that required too much, although I did pick up a 6th grade math book for the fun of it . . . that took a bit of effort, let me tell you.
And more heat tomorrow . . . it does beat a hurricane, though. I am grateful for that. I still have a home. And, I know enough about heat exhaustion, having had it many times over the past several summers, that I stay hydrated and cool. Only the other day a hiker died in the nearby mountains while his or her companions called 911 for help with their own heat exhaustion. But being passive is so tiring in its own way.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
I’m feeling your pain! It’s been in the mid to high 90s and going into triple digits some days here in Sacramento. August was certainly a bummer. This morning was beautiful though, and I was able to walk the dog when I got home from Toastmasters at 9 am. I usually walk him first thing in the morning.
We are heading to Monterey for about 4 days on this coming Sunday. Per the weather channel, temps from 58-68F while we are there, and “mostly sunny” which sounds perfect for me!
Right now I am trying to decide which cameras I should bring. Df or V3? Folder – but which? Oly OM or Nikon F mounts? Oh, the issues before going on vacation!
Find some shade, and enjoy. A G&T isn’t a bad idea, either!
Have fun as you cool off! You certainly have more gear choices than I do. I have Nikon 7100 or 3100 and different lenses! What’s a Df or V3? Oly OM?
Thanks for the wishes, Anne! The Df is a Nikon, as is the V3. Oly is Olympus, OM series, which is film Df and V3 are digital. I decided to go with the Df and Nikon N90s (film) which can take the same lenses. I also loaded up a 1937 120mm film camera, a Welta Weltur 6×6. And some art supplies. And my Chrome book. Oh, some clothes and shoes, too!
You’re way ahead of me. I do have a Nikon 2000 film camera with film still in it! Otherwise, I’m all digital. Have a great time!