Surviving the [Big] Apple Crisp..

The weather people must’ve had a field day today with a lovely high of 103degF breaking the 101degF record way back in 1999.

Props to those whose day at work [outside] was more hellish than usual.

Tomorrow, we should get a few degrees of relief with the ‘feel like’ temps dropping from 110 to 105degF, but still, to get through the day, here are..

19 things to help keep you cool:

1. Cold water: Genius, I know.. Cool yourself down from the inside out by drinking this refreshing beverage, which is all-natural, zero in calories, and great for your digestive system, kidneys, and skin. Optional: Jazz up a glass with a twist of lemon.

2. Iced Tea: To kick that cup of water up a notch, sip on some unsweetened iced tea as an occasional alternative. Skip the justabuck Sweet Tea at McEee Dee's— a small has about as much sugar as a can of soda.
3. Frozen water: Spare your teeth, don't bite or chew it. Sucking makes it last longer anyway.
4. Fake sweat: Wet your skin. Think about it like an assisted cooling system, which sweating actually is.
5. Wet towel: This works same way as above-mentioned but theoretically lasts longer, as the water doesn't evaporate as quick.

6. Ice vest: If you want to get really fancy, not to be confused with stylish, click the vest. -->
7. Ice cream: This seems like a no-brainer, but actually, ice cream can make you thirsty. So, drink extra water if your stomach churns for it. And go easy on your arteries: choose lighter versions.
8. Paper fan: Remember those handmade 'crafts' you made in elementary school? [Not talking those that fly..] Take a sheet of [scrap] paper, fold it up like an accordion; fold and hold one end, and voila: an eco-friendly wind maker.
9. Bra & ultra-short shorts: Ladies, at home, bare [maximally] all, strut your stuff, and build your body love.
10. Swimming pool: It's free! And great for your heart [& knees]! And fun! ..Rah!

11. Frozen berries, soft bananas, ice, water: Brrrrr.. Banana Berry Smoothie.
12. Water-based and cold foods: Hydrate and cool down fruit, salad, gazpacho!, cold leftovers..
13. -OH with fruit: Corona with lime, Blue Moon with orange, Sangria with frozen grapes, if you must.
14. Curtains&blinds: It's good if your house is green but a greenhouse it does not have to swelteringly be [nor is it more eco-friendly].
15. Parasols&trees: [para=against, sol=sun; um=..? ..well, umbrellas work too]. SPF is one way to protect your skin from intense beating rays; even better, avoid exposure altogether.
16. Wash your face more often: Sweat that's dried on your skin is sticky and uncomfortable and clogs your pores. Second showers also help if it's that bad.
17. Tepid showers: It's tempting to take a cold shower to cool off, but once the water stops running, the heat'll feel even more unbearable.

18. Think cool: Mind over matter. And try not to complain too much, it's unbecoming and can heat up those around you, and maybe yourself, even more.
19. Keep the artificial air high: Like the cold shower thing, setting your a/c to arctic temps sets you up for even greater discomfort when you step out; plus, if it breaks down, then.. uhh, well, time to start folding some paper..

Happy Healthy Juicy Coolness!