It’s so hot out, it feels like you could melt away on the sidewalk. Picture the end scene from Total Recall where Arnold nearly melts due to the intensity of the sun before saving the planet from the evil Quaid.

Yeah. That tends to sum up this never ending monstrosity of the thermometer reaching the century mark (NYC record 103 yesterday!) combined with the ugliest summer word in the dictionary. Humidity. It really makes for grueling conditions. Will someone please pass a Snow Cone? That along with a 100 foot pool filled with ice would do the trick right about now.

So, how’s everyone been? If you’re like my poor friend without AC, I feel for ya. And apparently, part of Shaolin had a blackout yesterday. How nice. Can always count on good ‘ole CON Ed. Thankfully, this part of the Island wasn’t affected.

It still doesn’t make us feel any better when others had to be reminded of the ’03 Blackout. And that was with temps in the low 90′s. I can still recall lighting candles to see inside and well, going for rides out a lot with my brother, including to a local beach where at least there was a breeze. Hell. One sleepless night, we even went across the Outer Bridge just to rent a motel room.

Those weren’t the easiest times for a country spoiled by energy. Imagine a time when they didn’t have AC, heat or electricity. How did our great forefathers and predecessors survive? Somehow, they were plenty tough enough. Belated Happy 4th to everyone. Happy Birthday USA!

So, how to stay cool? Well, for starters, drink a lot of fluids. Plenty of H2o gets you through challenging days like this week from Hell. Oh. And you know, Satan’s having a good chuckle at our expense. Going swimming or to the beach also works. Just remember, to use plenty of sun block. If you don’t got anything to do, staying inside ain’t a bad alternative. Albeit a little boring, put the AC up and also turn on your fans. I have two fans in this room and I keep refilling my bottles and putting them in the freezer.

Unless you’re an athlete, steer clear of strenuous activity. Even walks can be detrimental. I’ve stuck to crunches, situps and pushups inside but nothing overboard. I’ve used the gym for my other stuff at night. Cold showers have been the best weapon.

Aside from wishing that the most self-centered egotistical athlete would just go away, I really want to see some history. Please snow tomorrow!