Easy vs. Cold

It's fall and fall means I get to wear sweaters. Sweaters are one of my favorite things. So a couple of weeks ago when it was 78 degrees in October, I was wearing a sweater. Today as it's 44 degrees I'll be wearing a sweater. And... well, let's face it, when I go to bed tonight I'll also be wearing a sweater - why you ask? Because our air conditioner unit is still installed our bedroom window.

Now, if we actually installed our air conditioners (which I'm convinced no one actually does, though I feel my opinion is swayed by the community we live in) then I don't think we'd have quite as much of an issue. No, each year we heave our ac window units into our windows, slam the top pane down and jam miscellaneous wood products between the unit and the top of the window frame for stabilization, and then (my favorite part) we extend those horrible accordion side pieces and set the whole thing in place with DUCT TAPE. Yes, in our nicely appointed apartment the summer months bring the additional decor of metallic tape - very classy. 

The duct tape holds up well through the summer, but not far past that. As we began to feel the fall chill in the air, we took out the ac unit in the living room, however, we never got to the bedroom unit. Each day that tape peels back a little bit more, and each night the chilly fall air blows in our faces. So the logical solution is to bundle up in layers and climb under the comforter and two thick blankets in order to stay warm. No, no - that's MUCH easier than taking the unit out and hey, who doesn't like to spend a little more on their utility bill?! 

The living room unit (while out of the window) is still sitting on our living room floor awaiting its trip to the basement, but at least we're not exposed to the elements as we sit on the couch. I'm thinking that perhaps the threat of snow tomorrow will prompt us to step it up and at least get the unit wrestled to the bedroom floor. Or maybe I'll just put on another sweater.