Lingo in Transit

We are currently preparing for the ‘first hottest day in the state since 2020’ tomorrow. Tomorrow, in Sydney, it’s forecast to reach 38 degrees C and early 40 degrees in the western suburbs. Much of the state will be experiencing temperatures in the high 30s. It’s not unusual for these hot days to occur during summer but it is unusual to have it occur so early in the summer. 2023 has been officially declared as the hottest year on record.

Health warnings have already been issued as it’s going to be hard for everyone. Some schools have been closed in parts of the state. There’s also a complete fire ban across the state and I know many will be on edge as it’s also forecast to be windy. The last time we had these temperatures, it was during a really bad bushfire season we were having in 2020.

Due to El Nino, it is predicted that we will be experiencing an above average warm and toasty summer. They’ve also predicted power outages due to increase air conditioning use.

As a winter enthusiast, I’m dreaming of colder days. I don’t live near any beach where I can go and dip myself into to cool down (but I mean…..the UV ratings will be off the charts too plus the sand will be too hot to walk on). The library will only be open for the half the day and I don’t really fancy spending the day in a shopping centre. Other places that one could retreat to include going to see a movie, going to an indoor ice rink or going to an RSL (it stands for Returned & Services League and is an indoor club where there’s indoor dining and poker machines).

I plan on staying home. The areas of the house with tiling usually stays the coolest. The windows will be shut and blinds closed. I’ll have easy and light meals. Maybe I’ll even lie on the tiles if it gets all too much. I’ll look at the news where they will feature the words ‘bake’ and ‘sizzle’ and include a shot of a packed beach where I’ll feel half envious thinking about the inequality of Sydney suburbs and half relieved that I won’t have to deal with sand. Especially when the wind picks up and the sand blasts into you.

Stay cool out there. Keep hydrated.