Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Last day

Today was the last day of my yearly work contract--my first year at the elementary school is finished! I'm so pleased with the job and the environment, as you all know. I go back to start the "new" year July 8th. For the next 10 days, I'm on vacation!

Or should I say, "Staycation"? It's too damn hot to go anywhere. Today it got up to 99 degrees with a heat index of 108, thanks to the humidity. Going outside at any point, day or night, is just unbearable at the moment. The humidity hits you like a suffocating wet blanket. Check out these temps:

But looking on the bright side...


25 comments:

Dave R said...

It was toasty up here in Central PA until some storms rolled through, not it's nice and comfy. Enjoy the Staycay, sometimes, they're the best.

coffeeontheporchwithme said...

Enjoy your time off!! So glad your experience at this school has been so positive! - Jenn

Ellen D. said...

Hope you enjoy your break and have some fun!

Terra said...

I laughed out loud at your funny. Congrats on your first full year at your new job.

Bob said...

Today was unbearably hot ... and that meme says it all!

Jennifer said...

Absolutely!

Jennifer said...

I can't believe it's been a year already!

Jennifer said...

Thank you! We're planning to do some painting in the house.

Jennifer said...

I feel so fortunate in my job these days!

Jennifer said...

It's too hot to go anywhere and the beaches are packed with tourists. I'd rather stay home!

Librarian said...

Well done on your first year, Jennifer! You fully deserve those 10 days off (and more). Just make sure you get enough rest and relaxing times in, not packing too many jobs in and around the house into those precious days.
The heat in your area is really too much. I don't know how you all survive it - of course, nearly every house there has A/C, right? Here, nobody I know has A/C in their private homes. But then again, it rarely gets hotter than 38C/100F here.

Moving with Mitchell said...

I never thought about the heat that way. I guess it’s a good thing then. Still, wishing you a reprieve. Enjoy the staycation.

Karla said...

I can't imagine living without air conditioning here in the miserable Midwest! The cold I can manage, just wear layers and keep moving. The heat makes me cranky and toddler-like! Wow, it's been a year already for you in the new job, that's great! Enjoy your 10 days off - that will feel like a luxury, sleeping in, not having to get dressed for work. Ahhh.

Ms. Moon said...

I've seen the same meme but instead of SC heat it says Florida heat. Same-same right now. And you're right- going outside does feel just like having a hot, wet blanket thrown over you.
Rest and relax!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Oh, that meme, LOL! Enjoy your staycation!

Michael said...

It has been hot here too in central Virginia. I am so glad that this new job proved to be a good fit for you. Enjoy your 10 days of vacation!

Michael said...

PS: Happy belated anniversary to you and Gregg. (I am catching up on my blog reading!)

Steve Reed said...

Wow, that IS hot! I'm glad you're getting a little bit of summer vacation, even if it's spent almost entirely indoors. :)

Jennifer said...

Every house has a/c. You just can't be without it here.

Jennifer said...

We really need some rain, too. I keep hoping for a big thunderstorm with lots of rain!

Cro Magnon said...

That reminds me of being in Grand Cayman. The shops etc were all like fridges, then when you went outside it was like being hit with a hammer.

Yorkshire Pudding said...

In the north of England, sustained periods of heat like that never happen - heat that drives you indoors and makes you long for cooler weather. Here it is a pleasant 20 degrees right now. What did you think of Joe Biden's CNN debate performance on Thursday night?

Jennifer said...

I started crying halfway through it and Gregg turned it off. I have so much anxiety about Trump taking office again that it's making me almost (literally) sick. Biden has done a lot of good things, and I'll vote for him or anyone that runs against Trump and his maga cult, but this is a terrible situation that we're in. I have a lot of respect for JB, but I wish he wasn't the nominee.

Yorkshire Pudding said...

I hope that Mr Biden's family are privately urging him to do the right thing. There's still time for a different, younger candidate to step forward and crush Trump in November.

Ur-spo said...

Here it hits 110F