10 Ways to Tell if it is Hot
We knew before coming that it would be hot here, hotter than our Washington sensiblities would like. We have so wonderfully adapted in this area, glory be to God!
Ema wore long pants for most of cold season (70’s and 80’s) and Greg and I wake up and thank the Lord for the coolness of the mornings during this humid rainy season, when the temps are only in the low 80’s. When we come home for furlough, don’t be insulted if we don’t take our coats off when we visit you. It won’t be that we will be eager to leave, just cold. 
But no matter how acclimated one becomes, hot days are still hot days. Sometimes I wonder, is today really that hot , or am I just particularly sensitive to the heat today?
I have come up with a handy list anyone can use to determine a truly hot day.
#1. You are on your second shower of the day, and it is only 9 am.
#2. The towel you used for your first shower is already dry when you need it for your second one.
#3. You can wash your dinner dishes in warm water, even if you have no water heater!
this is the actual temperature of our tap water that night
#4. This temperature water feels refreshing to you as you shower before bed.
#5. As you are making cookies, you have to keep the cookie dough in the fridge, because it is melting!
#6. The gum you forgot to put in the fridge is also melting.
#7. Even your national neighbors are sweaty and complaining about the heat.
#8 You cannot wait to get to school and sit in the airconditioned classroom.
#9. When you sit on your motorcycle after a 2-hour class, you get a mild burn from the seat.
#10. You know it is hot when not even Zachary is very hungry and will just eat an apple and crackers for dinner!
I know there of lots of others who live in hot climates, can you add to my list? Love to hear your “ways to know it is a hot day”:)
September 11th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
WOW!!!
that is REALLY HOT. how is Ema and Leah?
Have a good day.:)