Heatwave

The other day, I read about this man who slapped another passenger on the tube. When other passengers intervened, the "attacker" apologised to the victim. I reckon the unnatural hot weather (for the UK) is making people act out. 

I don't care how much some people say they love the heatwave, it's not natural. Otherwise, there would be no need for air conditioning or fans, nor would countries like Spain have Siestas that allow people to have naps in the afternoon.

As the UK is not used to extremes of temperatures, our infrastructure is not equipped for them. That's why air conditioning on public transport are ineffective at certain temperatures. 

I hear some parents are complaining about schools closing early because of the heat. When I worked at primary schools, there were no air conditioning, we just opened the windows. When it got too hot, we couldn't let the kids play outside for safety reasons. They were very uncomfortable staying in the classroom.  I understand in many countries on Europe, schools are already closed for the summer holidays, but most British schools don't close till end of July. If this extreme hot weather was the norm in the UK, the government' would mandate for schools to finish early in summer.

Yesterday evening, while I was exchanging texts with a friend, who loves hot weather, she told me the train she was waiting for was experiencing severe delays and there were lots of cancellations due to the hot weather. I rest my case.

I popped out this morning to do some grocery shopping at the local supermarket. It only takes about 5 minutes for me to walk there. I opened my umbrella to act as shade. By the time I arrived at the store, I was drenched with sweat. I noticed it wasn't very cool in the store, which is unusual for a supermarket. A staff member told me their air conditioning wasn't working properly because of  the heat.

On the way back home, I couldn't open my umbrella because I was carrying two bags of  shopping,  I prayed for God to protect me from the heat.

I noticed three cars waiting at this side street that I needed to cross. I heard this male driver yelling at this female driver opposite and using an obscene word. I said out loud, "God bless you both!" The man explained to me that the woman was being selfish and won't let him through.  I wished him a good day and he was able to move on. 

God bless everyone during this heatwave. God bless our pets and animals too who are also suffering.  

Peace to all. ❤️