Living in Austin this summer was not what I have envisioned...70 days or so of 100+ Degree Days; the sun blazed from sun up to sun down... it seemed endless.

The drought took its toll on the lakes; lake levels reaching alltime lows (some in recorded history).  Meanwhile, I spent most of the summer indoors - something I detest!!!   Houston summers were better!!!   Despite the humidity, at least there were always breaks where the temperatures varied some and the rain made it feel more tolerable.

I only kayaked on the lake a couple of times.  By July, it was so hot in the lake, it was unhealthy to dunk in it; bacteria levels made it questionable to swim.   The only safe swimming place was the community pool and they were clorining it daily.

As summer progressed my job search looked more promising with three interviews; two shortlisted.  One is still live...bureaucracy at this time of the recession is ridiculous.   Funding approvals for the position I applied for seem to be the current obstacle.   Should I take a lesser job?   The finances have dried up and we are carefully spending every dollar which Bob earns.  Thank goodness for his second job.  But it makes me feel bad, we don't live in an easy to get a job area living far away from the city.

So I just remain hopeful that I will get good news very soon.  In the meantime, I've turned my attention to getting myself back into fighting shape (smile).  If only Bob would get on board, it would be that much easier to remain consistently focused.