Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke
Every household has its own definition of the perfect indoor climate.
According to my wife, ours has officially reached “ideal resin temperature.”
She enjoys working with UV resin, and apparently our new air conditioner has created nearly perfect conditions for her projects. She did point out one small drawback, though. While it is excellent for resin, it may be a little warm for polymer clay.
Apparently, crafting has its own weather forecast.
This week has become the first real test for our new air conditioning system, and so far it has passed with flying colors.
Summer in Nashville is rarely subtle. Hot temperatures are expected, but the humidity is what truly makes the season memorable. Once the thermometer climbs above 90°F, simply walking outside can feel like stepping into a warm cloud that has no intention of letting go.
Our house presents an interesting challenge.
Because the lower floor is partially underground. That naturally keeps it cooler than the upstairs, although even it begins to warm noticeably once outdoor temperatures climb well into the 90s.
We normally keep the upstairs thermostat set around 77°F.
Lower than that, and the downstairs—where both of our home offices are located—becomes uncomfortably cold.
For me, temperature is more than a matter of preference.
Since my brain stroke, my body has struggled to regulate temperature properly. It often feels as though my internal thermostat cannot quite decide what “comfortable” is supposed to feel like. Air-conditioned buildings that others find pleasantly cool can leave me feeling surprisingly cold.
Our current setup has turned out to be an excellent compromise.
The upstairs stays around 77°F, while the humidity remains close to 43%. Downstairs, the temperature settles into the low 70s, cool enough that both of us often wear long sleeves while working.
Our cat, however, has reached a different conclusion.
She generally prefers the upstairs.
Apparently, she has decided that warmer temperatures are better suited to important feline activities.