As many others have said--it's HOT! I'm not a fan of the heat, so I'm going to be very glad when this heat breaks this weekend. I'm thankful that I have air conditioning at work and that we have a window air conditioner in the bedroom window. SO goes back and forth on putting in central air in the house and I keep lobbying for not--and use the money elsewhere. We just don't get the oppressive heat to need whole house air. Would it be nice? Of course. But we have a TV in the bedroom and if it gets really bad, we can hang out in there. So far I'm winning!

This week has been productive, even with the heat. Monday and Tuesday I spread grass seed on the yard. We're still trying to grow grass. We do have some, but there are a few bare patches. So we hit those. Not sure if its smart to try to seed in the heat, but we'll give it a shot. Last night I was able to clean the house for the first time in two weeks. Our tub really needed a scrub after all the yard work we've been doing. I'm trying to tell myself that I'm getting the benefits of a sauna when I'm working like I am in the heat. I drink lots of water, so I'm not worried about that.

So far, I've stayed within my budget in all categories. I realize that we're just over 1/2 way through the month, but I'm optimistic that I can do this. I think I have $46 for groceries and $13 for out to eat/entertainment. Luckily I only have to worry about myself. I have lots of food in the pantry, and there is enough money for one more Chinese take out run, if I need it.

Unfortunately, a couple of my goals are not going well this month. I have a standard goal of exercising 20x per month. I'm not going to get that this month. I bruised up my leg pretty good, so haven't been able to run like I like to. Also, I have a goal of a new recipe a week and that's not happening either. Not sure what it up with me, but I'm just not feeling it. Is there such a thing as summer doldrums? I just don't feel inspired to work on those goals. We have been busy, so maybe when I'm not busy, I just don't feel like working on those goals.

Hopefully, I'll get back on the wagon and work on those things. Once this heat wave passes us by, I'll be ready. What can I do? I can figure out a schedule of exercising and get on it. I can create a list of meals to try. Here we go!