Well, time for another change in the look of Sheldon's Personal Journal, as Summer officially started on June 21 (so, a little late, I know).

Along with the Summer start, I picked up my first (but most likely, not last) sunburn of season.  My shoulders are pissed off at me.  Not that I blame them.  I think the feeling is a little mutual.  Sleeping has been a problem the last few nights, and all I have to say is thank god for the invent of fans.  Open windows and fans are my new best friends for the next few days.

OK, enough about my lame-ass sunburn.  On the plus side, I'm becoming more and more official in my position as Deputy City Clerk every day.  I've been added to the company phone directory, received my name plaque on my office, picked up my business cards, and completed my Notary Public training (although waiting on the test results).  It's nice to get more comfortable in the position, and as time passes, I'm learning more and more about what's expected of me.  I definitely think this is a job I can see myself in for a long time to come.  Plus, being a government employee isn't a bad position to be in...

Sure, Summer officially starts at 4:59 (PST) today, but it's no reason for me to have to take my first cold shower a full two days early of the Summer 2008 season.  I only live a few blocks from the beach.  It shouldn't be this hot already. 

I feel truly for everyone who lives inland.  After living in West Hollywood for 3 years, I understand what you're going through.  My small window air conditioner was my best friend during the summer months.

Someone try to tell me that Global Warming doesn't really exist.  Flooding along the Mississippi?  The New Orleans disaster?  Stronger hurricanes every season?  Severed feet washing ashore in British Columbia?  OK, maybe the last one doesn't really fit in with it, but it's still hard to explain anyway.

Who's bright idea was it to have next week's trade show in Las Vegas at the end of June?  The average temperature is 105.  Thankfully, Vegas knows to install air conditioning EVERYWHERE.  Plus, our hotel is connected to the convention center, so the outdoor walking will be at an all-time minimum.

Hmmm...Time to figure out where to spend the evening in an air conditioned location.  Sitting at home, sweltering in the heat is just not an option at this point.