Whew! It's a cruel, cruel summer!
Don't know what's going on with the weather, but it's particularly hot this year. At least it is here in Florida and with the temperature soaring it's very important to keep hydrated. I drink lots of cold water with a touch of lemon juice to add some extra vitamin C and help keep my immune system strong. Hand held fans and face wipes are a must and can shed a couple of degrees when the heat really takes hold. Chores like laundry and even food shopping can likely wait until later in the day for the cooler temperatures. This of course allows more time to do something fun.
Now the challenge in the summer is to figure out how to avoid overheating and have fun at the same time. If you are not a big water sports person then you might like a walk around the park during mid morning with a stop off for a light lunch and then off to a nice afternoon matinee. There's nothing like a cool movie theater to relieve the scorching temperatures. Add a little pizzazz to your day with a beverage recommended to me by a friend. It is a tall iced coffee with cream and a splash of Tia Maria liquor. Now that and a little kite flying in the late afternoon when the temperatures cool down can make the day a little more relaxing. Finally, consider a good book underneath a tree with a ripe piece of fruit and some sparkling water. It is an activity with little or no effort on your part and nothing to get over heated about.