The Long Hot Summer

[ceebeegee]

Much as I love the heat (mmm, sssssteamy summer days spent fanning oneself and gulping down something long and strong), I can't sleep in it--I must have air conditioning at night. Especially in the loft--it gets so small and close and hot up there. Last night I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep well in the loft so I opened up the futon and brought down a couple of blankets and pillows, and slept in the living room. I had to wear a sleep mask as well, because of the skylights. Tatiana was a little confused--cats dislike change, generally, but she quickly adapted and snuggled up next to Mommy, purring madly. No doubt she too preferred sleeping where it was cooler. (In fact, last night when I was checking my email in my bedroom where it's warmest, I noticed Tatia didn't crawl into my lap as she normally does--she just lay there despairingly on the rug, until finally she hopped up. As much as I love to cuddle with her, her fur is very warm.) I woke up pretty refreshed, even though I'd gotten home after 11:00 and didn't get to bed until almost 1:00.

*sigh.* I can't wait until I get a few more nights off and don't have to check my email at 11:30 pm. This schedule is difficult.