About five weeks ago, I wrote that I would go the entire summer without using my air conditioner. Sadly, it’s not even summer, and I already broke down.
Yesterday afternoon and evening, I had guests staying over and used my air conditioner. I admit it felt really good to have the cool air against my hot, sweaty skin. I had four people staying over, including a baby who had a fever. I guess that gives me a little bit of an excuse since the baby was running a fever and everyone wanted to use the air conditioner. Does it make it right someone else asked to turn it on? Not really. Does it make me feel a little better telling everyone? Maybe just a tad.
I will say it reached 97 degrees yesterday (which is boiling hot by San Francisco Bay Area standards), and it was well over 100 degrees in my house. While I’m at it, I might as well admit that I’ll probably have it on again tonight since they will be staying over one more night. I hope I don’t break down too many more times. These posts aren’t really that fun to write. Will you forgive me?
I think it is alot to ask of yourself and your family. I think we all have to start small and work our way up. Having your house that hot is not good for your health either. Try to turn your air down as low as you can to just keep it from being unbearable.
Thanks CincySteph, I appreciate the advice and kind words. I’ll take you up on your advice. It’s usually pretty bearable even when it’s hot outside, but I think when it reaches 95 degrees or so, I’ll use the air sparingly like you suggested.