it's 56 degrees & something else

in Amarillo. So close. Ok, so not really close at all, but at least is it a sign of things to come. I am not as optimistic as some in thinking that we have turned the corner to cooler temperatures. I recall several Septembers that have been unseasonably hot. I'll believe it when I feel it.

On another note- ever since Saturday afternoon I have been taking care of Dad & Nancy's dogs. During the week it means I wake up at 4am to get my workout in, make sure the pups have plenty of time to get out, play, stretch their muscles, get outside, etc... It's just 5 days I have to adjust my schedule to make sure that others are taken care of, looked after, and happy. It's a small sacrifice to make when you look at the big picture- it's for my family there are 365 days in a year. When you consider those two factors- it's not a second thought in my mind. Heck, it never is a second thought to begin with. When I am asked, I always say 'yes' without hesitation as I know it puts their minds at ease knowing I am looking after their house and their dogs, and it saves them money. It also eases the stress on the dogs as they are not taken out of their comfort zone. They like staying at home.

All I am saying is this- if someone asks you to do something that might cause a slight adjustment in your daily routine, and it will not conflict with plans you absolutely cannot break (i.e., as in the middle of a workday & you simply cannot do it, a doctor's appointment- something along those lines), then that is understandable. It will make their day and it might just make you feel good about yourself in helping out a friend or family.

100 degree heat

It has been 17 consecutive days we have hit, or exceeded, 100 degrees.
We have also notched 40 days this year @ 100, or above.
Nice. Whatever. This sucks.

We need this man-

Only he can save us from the sun. He did it once before in Springfield and maybe he can do it again here in Dallas. My reason? It has been 100, or higher, 14 out of 15 days in August. And 8 days in a row of 100+ heat and the next 7 days show 100 & higher. Now, that one day may have been 98 or 99, but when it gets over 95, does it really matter? No. It might as well be 100+, especially when one figures in the humidity. And, it's supposed to be 106 today & maybe tomorrow. Are you kidding me? This really cannot be happening, can it? I expect this crap in Nevada or Arizona, but not here. I guess it is too much to ask for cloudy skies and wet weather. All I know is we better have one nasty winter (per my previous post) or else there's pretty much nothing we can do about it. Well, that is except suffer.

this weather sucks

31 days of 100+ heat and no relief in the immediate future. I know it is not only us, but just about the entire nation. This is how we have to dress at home. I hate wearing a toga to work, but it's the only comfortable thing to wear...
I hope that we are in for a nice, cold, wet, freezing, icy and white winter. You know the kind- where the city shuts down due to the bad weather. We haven't had that for quite a few years & I think we are due this winter.

I am home today from work & it sucks. I absolutely hate missing work. As it turns out, I did have a fever yesterday as my neck & face do not feel hot anymore. But, I hardly got any sleep at all- maybe 4 hours worth. I just feel wiped out; i.e., no energy, puny, weak... stopped up head and very sore throat.


I missed church yesterday & am not thrilled about that either, nor am I happy about missing my workout this morning.

*sniff, sniff*

I went to bed last night with a runny nose. Thought it was just my allergies acting up from the "storm" that came through, but as it turns out I have a bit of a head cold. So, I have been in bed all day forcing myself to eat since I have no appetite. I will get a good update & change to my blog this week.
I feel so blah...

sorry for the lack of posts

It sounds ridiculous, but I have been scatter-brained, lazy, and just trying to catch up around here the past couple of weeks. I'll do some posting this weekend. To some, that may be a welcome thing, to some it may be an unwelcome thing.