Saturday, February 7, 2009

Fruit Smorgasboard...Hot!

I was out west yesterday...It must have been close to 40 degrees.

The sun beating down with the smoking heat rising off the tarmac was truly oppressive. I felt embarrassed at the thought of being compelled the way of the stereotypical asian chick in that I might just have to start carrying sun parasols...

Last night was a trying exercise in sleep-one of many of late. Not only must we contend with uncomfortable ambient temperature, stagnant airflow and humidity but the air is also thick with smoke from bushfire.

I am truly tempted to get an air conditioning unit, however I am wary of the way my power bills will spike if I do.

So I am staying indoors within the shady, relatively cool confines of my home...I guess I'll get a couple more films under my belt- not very productive- but it is too hot to do much else!

Yesterday I found myself thinking, oh well at least if this old soul business is correct, hopefully I won't have to witness the truly extreme stages of global warming ending life on this planet....ergh who wants to baked like a bacon chip- what a way to go!

The only real upside to the Summer is the smorgasboard of fruits I am spoilt with- for breakfast today I had fresh figs and cherries. My other favourites are blueberries, mangoes, watermelon, golden peaches, white nectarines and red papayas! Miam miam!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

So funny to read about the heat of summer when much of our continent has been freezing! Lucky for me I moved out of those cold parts :) Enjoy the movies and fruit...yummy!

markymark2099 said...

How crazy is this heat wave...sheesh. Need to go beach and enjoy it while it lasts...no time this weekend though :( Figs are the BEST!!

Unknown said...

I lurve cherries. I also love heat but haven't had much here lately...lots of cold and snow though

Ahhh I am counting down the days until I am once again sweltering in my bedroom with the fan going, bitching about the heat and complaining about no air conditioning. Memories!