Texas Heat

Everyone always asks how we're adjusting to Texas life. Honestly, it's not that different from Michigan. Yes, it's hot out. But we see 100-degree weather in Michigan once in a while, it's just not usually every day. I'm sure it'll be much weirder in winter, when there's no snow. Frankly, that'll be sad for me. I love winter.

We did have one hilarious little Texas adventure: I was cleaning up in the kitchen, and a tiny lizard - no bigger than my thumbnail - fell onto the counter, then into the dishwasher. I shouted for Brandon, we (giggling the whole while) cornered it in the dishwasher, caught it, and put it outside. I've never seen a lizard in a residential area before in my life. But then, I'm sure Texans don't see deer walk through their backyards very often, either.

So, if you want to know how we're adjusting to the heat, I'll tell you. Here is a list of heat-survival supplies that I have on hand:

-A canteen
-An elongated ice cube tray, so ice will fit in the canteen
-Three different kinds of sunscreen, soon to be more plus facial moisturizer with SPF
-An umbrella
-Hats
-A collection of handkerchiefs, for wiping sweat off my face

I don't ever carry all of these things at once. I'll grab some combination on my way out the door. Brandon has to wear sunscreen and a hat every day because he burns so easily, but I can sometimes get away with just the umbrella. I also generally wear lower SPF sunscreen than he does.

The best perk about crazy-hot Texas weather: every apartment complex has a pool. In Michigan, a pool is a luxurious thing, so Brandon and I have gone swimming almost every other day. I'm sure that will change once I'm drowning in homework, but for now we're loving it. ^_^