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Age: 39 years old
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Feel Like Olaf From Frozen
By rcorinne » Posted Jun. 30, 2015 2:17am - 309 views - 4 comments
Oh, how I dreamed of summer. I was sooooooooo cold, and I couldn't wait to be hot. However, I didn't imagine the 80-90 degree weather would show up in June. This kind of heat is usually reserved for July or August. I figured it would be in the pleasant 60-70 degree range our usual Junes tend to be. Now I'm almost regretting my wishes. I'm hot. My apartment has no A/C or fan. I know. We could buy those things, but seriously, I live in the Northwest. This only happens for a week or two the whole year. Anyway, "Bees that buzz and kids will blow dandelion fuzz and I'll be doing whatever snow does in summer." MELTING. Yep, I'm a snowman. I'm used to being cold all the time. This is not my normal state. Thank goodness I live in a mild climate. You all who have 90-100+ degree weather for months must think I'm overreacting a bit. Well, it seems to me that A/C is more common around those parts. We had Teriyaki dinner out tonight in a very stuff little storefront. I really enjoyed watching Cameron not be picky, and happily devour his meal, but wishing I was somewhere else none the less. I have been experiencing a new symptom due to the heat, under-the-belly-sweat. It's quite lovely. Also, my tendency to stay up late because I'm uncomfortable in bed has been magnified by the fact that I don't want to sleep under any covers, I can't get more naked than I already am, and my body is sticking to itself. Last night Cam really wanted to sleep with us. To help keep him in bed, I laid down next to him in his bed again. I laid there through a couple rounds of crying until he was falling asleep sitting up next to me. Finally, I crawled back into my room after midnight. This was after similarly late nights all weekend. Needless to say, I was super tired at work today. I was grumpy that I was tired. I was grumpy that I didn't look at the schedule till I had been at work for almost an hour and was already behind. I stayed behind schedule all day, and finally clocked out at 7pm. Now, am I sleeping away my exhaustion? Nope. Just the opposite. Wide awake. I had a great weekend other than being warm. And the heat actually helped me have a great weekend. My work shower was on Friday. It was just lunch and presents. Nice and calm. Then my we went to a bbq at a lake house and swam/floated Friday evening. On Saturday Cam and I went to a free lunch at our newly remodeled apartment clubhouse. We ate by the pools, and swam/waded for quite awhile. That evening I hosted a college friend from out of town. She and I ate dinner on my deck. (I never sit out there, so that was pretty special.) She helped me put together a shelving unit I got a my work shower, and we had ice cream. Sunday I went to Starbucks with her in the morning and to her wedding dress fitting with her before going out to lunch. She drove me up to my parents' house for another shower. There we all relaxed on my parents patio in their backyard with an early dinner, and I opened more presents. Everyone got along well, and despite my requests, I got more clothing for Emma. It's so cute, I can hardly blame them, but really? I have enough clothes for 2 babies. I'm not good with extravagance. It makes me uncomfortable. I always feel that others are more deserving than me. Excess makes me want to give to others of my abundance. Now that I'm 37 weeks, the count down is ever more real in my mind and my aching body. Every time I get out of bed or a chair even, I hurt. My feet are swelling up more often. My nose is extra stuffed up, especially at nighttime. I'm gonna probably attach a pic or two from this weekend and update my baby bump pic for the week. Otherwise, gotta try to sleep at least, right? I'll attempt it, I guess.
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Feel Like Olaf From Frozen
By rcorinne » Posted Jun. 30, 2015 2:17am - 309 views - 4 comments
Oh, how I dreamed of summer. I was sooooooooo cold, and I couldn't wait to be hot. However, I didn't imagine the 80-90 degree weather would show up in June. This kind of heat is usually reserved for July or August. I figured it would be in the pleasant 60-70 degree range our usual Junes tend to be. Now I'm almost regretting my wishes. I'm hot. My apartment has no A/C or fan. I know. We could buy those things, but seriously, I live in the Northwest. This only happens for a week or two the whole year. Anyway, "Bees that buzz and kids will blow dandelion fuzz and I'll be doing whatever snow does in summer." MELTING. Yep, I'm a snowman. I'm used to being cold all the time. This is not my normal state. Thank goodness I live in a mild climate. You all who have 90-100+ degree weather for months must think I'm overreacting a bit. Well, it seems to me that A/C is more common around those parts. We had Teriyaki dinner out tonight in a very stuff little storefront. I really enjoyed watching Cameron not be picky, and happily devour his meal, but wishing I was somewhere else none the less. I have been experiencing a new symptom due to the heat, under-the-belly-sweat. It's quite lovely. Also, my tendency to stay up late because I'm uncomfortable in bed has been magnified by the fact that I don't want to sleep under any covers, I can't get more naked than I already am, and my body is sticking to itself. Last night Cam really wanted to sleep with us. To help keep him in bed, I laid down next to him in his bed again. I laid there through a couple rounds of crying until he was falling asleep sitting up next to me. Finally, I crawled back into my room after midnight. This was after similarly late nights all weekend. Needless to say, I was super tired at work today. I was grumpy that I was tired. I was grumpy that I didn't look at the schedule till I had been at work for almost an hour and was already behind. I stayed behind schedule all day, and finally clocked out at 7pm. Now, am I sleeping away my exhaustion? Nope. Just the opposite. Wide awake. I had a great weekend other than being warm. And the heat actually helped me have a great weekend. My work shower was on Friday. It was just lunch and presents. Nice and calm. Then my we went to a bbq at a lake house and swam/floated Friday evening. On Saturday Cam and I went to a free lunch at our newly remodeled apartment clubhouse. We ate by the pools, and swam/waded for quite awhile. That evening I hosted a college friend from out of town. She and I ate dinner on my deck. (I never sit out there, so that was pretty special.) She helped me put together a shelving unit I got a my work shower, and we had ice cream. Sunday I went to Starbucks with her in the morning and to her wedding dress fitting with her before going out to lunch. She drove me up to my parents' house for another shower. There we all relaxed on my parents patio in their backyard with an early dinner, and I opened more presents. Everyone got along well, and despite my requests, I got more clothing for Emma. It's so cute, I can hardly blame them, but really? I have enough clothes for 2 babies. I'm not good with extravagance. It makes me uncomfortable. I always feel that others are more deserving than me. Excess makes me want to give to others of my abundance. Now that I'm 37 weeks, the count down is ever more real in my mind and my aching body. Every time I get out of bed or a chair even, I hurt. My feet are swelling up more often. My nose is extra stuffed up, especially at nighttime. I'm gonna probably attach a pic or two from this weekend and update my baby bump pic for the week. Otherwise, gotta try to sleep at least, right? I'll attempt it, I guess.
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from kaitlinrae » Posted Jul. 1, 2015 12:30pm Olaf in summer is exactly what it feels like! Hang in there, you're so close! |
 | Comment from itsbeans » Posted Jun. 30, 2015 10:10am I'm in the Northeast, we get surprisingly warm in Southern New England from time to time but not like... Arizona or Florida warm! It hasn't been that bad yet but I am grateful to have an air conditioner and ceiling fans! |
 | Comment from MalPal85 » Posted Jun. 30, 2015 9:49am Sounds like you had wonderful weekend apart from the heat. I'm a Northeastener so A/C is a must. We've had hot summer days one day and then falls days the next which is normal in these parts. Let the countdown begin for you! |
 | Comment from tmhess » Posted Jun. 30, 2015 6:24am You are making me glad for our A/C although June has pretty much been par for the course here in the Northeast and lately it hasn't been too bad. I must say that I will be grateful for my A/C it through July and August! You are getting so close now! Hopefully you get some cool nights soon. :) |
