It is soul-crushingly hot in NYC. Even in the shade, it’s unbearable. I have never enjoyed summer weather (or any weather that is not snow), but days like this underscore exactly why heat is so commonly used as a metaphor for anger. Best of all, at night when it “cools down” to the mid-80s (with 50% relative humidity), it’s still hot enough to merit a local heat advisory and keep me from my favorite anger outlet: a three-mile run through my neighborhood. I cannot WAIT until this wave passes and I can start training again.
In the meantime, this is how I am coping:
- Grande half-caff iced coffee, taken black.
Con: It will vaporize within 4 blocks unless you suck it down really, really fast.
Pro: That momentary brain freeze will feel euphoric. - Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray, 70 SPF.
Pro: Honestly the best sunscreen I’ve come across in a while; very light, easy to apply, not greasy or irritating, and odorless.
Con: Since I can’t see or feel it on my skin, I’m not sure how to confirm my suspicion that it just melts off my skin as soon as I step into direct sunlight. - Ice Blue soap from Lush.
Pro: Real peppermint oils = delicious minty cooling sensation.
Con: Delicious minty cooling sensation lasts for about 45 seconds. - Fresh red raspberries.
Con: Even in season, they’re wicked expensive.
Pro: …But they’re always worth every penny. - Camisoles.
Pros: I rediscovered my massive (and shockingly colorful) camisole collection.
Cons: I miss the reassuring comfort of my all-black ensembles.
