Summer is not officially here, but it has arrived. I am not sure what the current temp is here in Richland, but my A/C has been on full-force for a good week now. I even had to break out the cooling vest and let me tell you....it has been well used and I need a new one.

Today is not as bad as the last week has been. I looked on the weather channel and it was 100` on Saturday....may have even been a bit over 100`. Crazy right???? It has been in the 90's every day and I am sure it is pretty close to that today. With temps like this already, it is sure to be a hot one this summer. Needless to say I am getting things together so I can get myself a new cooling vest. Those things are a life saver!

Nathan spent all weekend down at the river and with a friend who has a pool. I think he had the right idea. That is one thing I am definitely going to miss about not being in an apartment. My old place had a pool, that was very well taken care of and hardly anyone used....I used it though. This summer I am going to have to get a membership or something in order to go and swim. The public pool is just down the road but I am not sure that I want to go and swim with a bunch of screaming kids. One way or another though....I am determined to find a way to stay cool outside of the house as I really don't want to spend all summer inside.

Yesterday I was so overheated that I could hardly do anything. I just wanted to sleep and stay in front of the air conditioner. It sucks how the heat really zaps the little amount of energy I actually have. Thank you very much MS! Seriously though, the heat is a pain when you have MS so if you have some suggestions as to great ways to stay cool (and keep MS calm) through the summer....let us all know. Personally I rely on the good ol' cooling equipment....vest, scarves, hats, even bandannas that I soak in water and then wear on my head. If you have a suggestion I would love to hear it. Leave a comment! Take care and stay cool. :)