1. You guys. I just can’t take this anymore.
Never, ever, under any circumstance, should a forecast for Chicago predict a high of 90 and be able to call that “not as hot.” Rumor has it after this weekend we’re in for a cooldown, or at least a no-longer-tropical-down, and I, for one, could not be happier. If I wanted Miami weather, I would’ve moved to Miami.
I don’t even want to think about what my electricity bill is going to be next month.
2. Yesterday’s temperatures put a damper on my original parade-viewing plans for the Fourth with one of my friends from college, but it did not prevent us from having a picnic…
…on the floor of my air-conditioned bedroom. Gosh I’m hardcore.
Also, I know I committed the unforgivable Chicago sin of putting ketchup on my hot dog. But man, I like ketchup. Also, it was organic ketchup, because apparently such a high fructose corn syrup-free thing exists (which kind of makes my life), so it was practically just tomatoes anyway. At least I know I’m doing it wrong.
3. After our picnic, my friend and I thought it’d be a great idea to venture downtown to see the fireworks at Navy Pier. Surprisingly, so did the rest of Chicago. And Illinois. And the United States in general, I think. There were so many people. There was so much sweat. There was so little air to go around. But there was also a nice fireworks display, as not-shown by my awful pictures.
I’ll blame my shaky hands on the sweat I could literally feel rolling down my spine, which is really only a rewarding feeling when you’re running or working out, not when you’re standing in a crowd of people. Then it’s just disgusting.
How did you spend your Fourth of July?
It’s been so cloudy here! So I’m kind of jealous of that weather you’re having.
Haha it’s gone now, but you’re more than welcome to steal it any time it comes back!
i too load my hotdogs with ketchup and ketchup only, you aren’t alone (:
Bahahaha glad to know I’m in good company 🙂