When you do almost everything by, and for, yourself, you might not work on a schedule. Rather, you do Task A “when there’s time.” Such is often my situation.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, as I understand, was the peak of the heat wave we’ve been enduring on the west coast: the humidex was 40, or above, for much of the day. Perhaps yesterday wasn’t, from most people’s point of view, the best day for yard chores.<\/p>\n
However, yesterday I “had time” to do those yard chores: they had to be done. Yet, even moping about the house in the morning, I felt dopey and weak because it was so hot. How would I accomplish the yard work?<\/p>\n
Many years ago I recall someone mentioning that there are large veins in the back of your neck. Therefore, applying cooling there can effectively cool the entire body.<\/p>\n
I soaked a t-shirt in cold water, wrung it out, and tied it around my neck. In the morning, with the humidex around 36, it worked perfectly: I soon felt better outside working than I had in the house. I was able to concentrate on what I was doing and, after awhile, forgot about the heat.<\/p>\n
By around 1pm, with the humidex at 40, the wet t-shirt around the neck still helped, but my condition was worsening: I was starting to feel dopey and lethargic. However, I was able to work until 2pm, and complete the chores I’d hoped to.<\/p>\n
I had a water fight with the kids (the kids are 16 and 18) in the afternoon, which I lost, of course. However, it renewed my energy – I couldn’t believe how much better I felt afterwards. I’d estimate the positive effects of the water fight lasted at least three hours.<\/p>\n
Stay cool and safe, everyone:)<\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC. \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about surviving and working in the heat: the tutor begins. When you do almost everything by, and for, yourself, you might not work on a schedule. Rather, you do Task A “when there’s time.” Such is often my situation. …<\/p>\n