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It has been incredibly, almost unbearably, hot around here for what seems like forever (though it has only been a couple of weeks). I have to say that I am much less troubled by this than most--my friend KD calls me her desert flower--but phew, the heat, it can be draining. First off, one of the primary ways I keep my non-airconditioned apartment cool is by not doing anything inside that generates heat, and suck the cooler overnight air through with a powerful fan. I've successfully kept the in-apartment highs around 75 degrees. However, I have been scared to do things like run super hot water in which to clense my dishes, actually cook food, shower regularly at home (that's what my Y membership is for, right?), or do much of anything besides sit still in the cool-ish air. Relatedly, my Maggie sweater is almost done (sleeves and seaming to go). But back to the weather report. That's what you're here for, right? Ha. Anyway, it's been hot as hades, but bearable. Tonight, however, starts a forecasted trend of not cooling down overnight--which means I can't cool the house off overnight. Which means I'm probably screwed.
Also, as I was pulling out of the driveway this morning I had a brilliant brainstorm. I have been feeling poorly for having no personal outdoor space. There is no reason, however, why I can't turn my carport into my own private patio. All I need are some plants (annuals on sale at Edwards, I noted when I peddled past the sign the other day) and a big bamboo curtain to hide myself from the street. And a pillow for my plastic lounger. And a scrap of carpet. And, you know, for the heat to break.
I think a carport patio would be wonderful!
Umm, carport patio? BRILLIANT!!! And yes, I do come here for the weather report! :p
