95 degrees was the projected forecast for today. I didn't catch the actual temps mid day, but I can say that this was probably the hottest day I've delivered. The cool thing is if you are delivering around businesses, 1. They have amazing air conditioning, and 2. They have ice cold water that they willingly give ya. Not to mention today I got to drive the USPS minivan, which has some rocking A/C. I can't imagine what it's like driving in a postal truck/oven in this heat, but I'm sure I'll have the experience of doing so once the summer is over. Ugh.

Looking back at me delivering today, I now realize I was probably a sight to see. Having to go in and out of businesses, the bright sunlight often had me squinting. With the bursts of heat encountered from leaving A/C equipped buildings, I was often grimacing at the uncomfortable conditions. I'm pretty sure I overheard one construction worker say to his friend that I looked quite miserable.

Was that far from the truth? Not really. My body overheats quite a deal, causing me to sweat profusely. As long as I keep on pumping water in me, I'm fine. Believe me, even if that water is warm, it's a welcome feeling. It's almost like putting out a fire inside of me--that water is an instant relief when drunken, almost like magic. It definitely makes me appreciate water in general and having access to good drinking water wherever.

So, do I still want to be a mailman? Yeah. Sure spending 8+ hours a day in 90 degree heat (+humidity) is not ideal, but it definitely grows some hair on your chest. It's a good feeling, too, to know that you succeeded delivering the mail despite the elements. How's that USPS slogan go? Nor rain, nor snow, nor dusk of night.... blah blah blah.... the mail will get delivered? It's a pretty satisfying feeling, knowing that I am now one of the many mail-carriers who look at that slogan and say, "Yeah, I've done that."

Then again, carrying mail in them nasty conditions still sucks.

A lot.

But I still like it and will keep at it.

As for interesting events today, I got a free cookie on Kirkwood. Score! Plus I delivered a box that had the words "Happy Tent" printed on it. I obviously figured a tent was inside it but nevertheless, a tent called "Happy Tent" seemed a little peculiar. After recently Googling it, it is apparently a brand name or something. Still, got quite a chuckle out of the peculiar labeling on the box.