Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! Thank you so much for visiting me here today! I have a nice selection of things for you which I hope will bring a smile to your face, a laugh or just to give you a chance to relax and live in the moment! Since the heat wave is not only here in Montreal but in many other places, I hope that the extra waterfall and rain images and waterfall and birds taking a bath videos will serve to refresh you in some way!
Today and Tuesday is said to be, according to the weather forecast for Montreal, 35 Celsius...which converts to 46 Celsius if you factor in the humidity! In Fahrenheit, this is 114! Even 100 is dangerously high and even the 90's, so imagine over 100 Fahrenheit. Of course I plan to stay in, I got a large grocery order delivered on Friday and thanks to a tip from my good friend, Stella, I went to the pharmacy to purchase some electrolytes. Thank God I have an air conditioner.
I had a bit of a scare on Friday morning, even though that particular day was beautiful, cool and comfortable. The few days before it, though, were hot and humid. When I rose out of bed, I felt dizzy and lightheaded, so I grabbed the bed with my hand, sat back down, closed my eyes and took some deep breaths, then proceeded to get up with no further incident. I drank a couple of glasses of water, then went out. My first trip was to the pharmacy to get some electrolytes.
I made sure to see that I was able to take them with the medications I am on...the pharmacist said I could. Please note that "over the counter" or OTC doesn't necessarily mean "safe to take", especially if you are taking any prescribed medication. It is always good to check with a pharmacist or doctor to see if it is good for you.
So now that I have the electrolytes I will use them as needed during this type of intense heat and humidity. I continue to drink plenty of water and stay out of this heat as much as I can. Dear friends and fellow bloggers, please stay safe and hydrated! Sending you all much love and warm hugs.
There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy. - Bryant McGill
Every time you take a shower, visualize washing away your stress and anxiety. Concentrate on the feel of the water upon your skin. Envision the power of the shower washing away your negative thoughts. Feel sadness, regret, anger and depression washing right off of you. Let it all go down the drain. You'll start to feel lighter and much more clear. - Unknown
Be generous with gratitude, for it is contagious. - Unknown
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Paint your life with love and it will blossom!
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. - William James
Be someone who lifts others up. There are plenty who will tear down.
May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door and happiness be with you now, and bless you evermore. - Irish Blessing
I had a similar experience at the Sunday School event. Luckily I was with my husband and grabbed his arm the rest of the night to steady myself. He was the one who suggested I was dehydrated. And I thought about it and he was right. I am being more mindful of drinking water now in this crazy heat.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the videos. Especially the bathing birds.
ReplyDeleteWe’ll all be coping with the heat for the next few days. We won’t be out much, and I hope that it will be early or late if we are. I hope that your episode was just one of those things.
ReplyDeletePaint your life with love, and it will blossom. Love that.
ReplyDeleteWe are near 100 this week too - it's awful.
Love the Canadian Geese.
I'm so sorry you had that awful experience, Linda, but so happy that you've recovered. This heat is horrid, my friend, so please stay safe and cool. Air conditioned spaces are the best! And the kindness we show to others daily is as nourishing as our daily bread. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that's very hot Linda. Keep up the electrolytes and take care.
ReplyDeleteThat's crazy hot for Canada! Here in Michigan we are predicted to be in the 100's most of the week. That's too hot for me, but I guess you have it worse.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are doing better and watching your electrolytes.
37C here yesterday and I sat at the balcony for 30 minutes to get some sun :-) It was HOT but I was fine. 35C sounds pretty darn hot for Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love the one that has the cute patchwork house and clouds! Yes, we are having the heat wave for sure. I am waiting for fall already, but do not want to wish away time! Your leaf shadow photo is very artistic!!
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you are ok, Linda. Warmish weather can do all kinds of weird things to our bodies especially when you are not used to warmish weather.
ReplyDeleteThe memes are wonderful with good things written.
The nature park photos are lovely too.
Good to hear the water fountain and it's a nice one in the video.
Love your 'Just for Laughs Gags', that is a good one and love that song. The video of the man singing and playing to the animals is just gorgeous. Of course it's always great to hear the birds chirping.
Wonderful post to kick off the week with! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe temperatures in Mumbai have dropped a tad due to the onset of monsoon!
Wow 😮 heat wave, please take extra good care 🙏
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for ☔🌧️ on my side here. The 🌞☀️ is too sunny.
Glad to know that you are ok. Was your blood pressure low when you just woke up causing you to feel dizzy? Take good care 🫂
Oh I especially loved the video of the guy who plays guitar and sings to the animals!!! Awwww!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to start the new week by reading those quotes on your blog :-) I completely agree on Bodi Dutte's quote about washing away our worries.
ReplyDeleteWhile we are acting, what we do "makes a difference" ... William James is also right.
I like also the video of the bathing birds, Linda.
Have a nice new week, the 1st one of this summer.
Linda, I hope you are feeling better! I always thought that it is always cold in Canada. The heat wave is awful and we are having very very hot weather in Malaysia. I make sure I drink enough water. Like you, I also experienced dizzy spells and ensure that I replenish my electrolytes too by adding salt to my water. Take care!
ReplyDeleteYour heartfelt message and soothing photos truly offer a refreshing oasis amid the heat, reminding us all to pause, breathe, and find peace in simple moments of nature’s beauty and kindness.
ReplyDeleteLove the birds and water pictures.
ReplyDeleteI usually suffer from cold weather. I do better in hot weather. Loved the quotes and images. If policemen told me to dance, I'd think they're drunk :)
ReplyDeleteWe have had a few very hot days here so your watery images were very welcome. The dance alchol test just hilarious fun. Thank you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteSunday was the hottest day so far this year over here. That is good advice re otc medications. Yes, hydration is important. I've also put out water bowls for the wildlife. Loving that first quote! Take care, Linda!
ReplyDeleteOne must carefully read the mood of a goose.
ReplyDeleteThe heat is here in Northwestern Pennsylvania too. I don't have an air conditioner this year as mine fell out of the window last fall. I'm living in my basement which is cooler and running a fan. It makes it bearable.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay hydrated.
Pretty hot here in southern Ontario, too. Yesterday it was 33 degrees (air temperature) and it is forecasted to get up there again today. We’ll stay indoors mostly, and make a pitcher of iced coffee. Can’t change the weather so just have to cope with it!
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday to you, dear friend!
The extreme heat has moved into my region as well. Triple digit (F) temps are forecast here for at least two days this week. As you pointed out, the heat poses a hazard for anyone needing to spend time outdoors.
I always appreciate your affirmations reminding us how important it is and how good it feels to come from kindness, empathy, generosity and gratitude, to lift people up rather than tear them down, to have a positive impact and make a difference in someone's life. This is my model of the world. It certainly is true that if you go in search of beauty, goodness and light, you will surely find them in abundance, just as you will readily find ugliness, hate and darkness if that is what you choose to seek.
I enjoyed your images of ducks, geese, swamp and fountains. It fascinates me how various types of animals are drawn to music. Those video examples are truly heartwarming. In my opinion, animals are the finest among us, our brothers and sisters. and they deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
Thank you very much for visiting me at Shady's Place this month. I will be back on the circuit July 20 when I will be celebrating my 17 year blogiversary. Take care of yourself, dear friend Linda!
Good morning, so good to read you are feeling better and safe. That is many days to be in that extreme heat. Nice you can have groceries delivered too. Drinking plenty of water during these hot days is a must too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely post of quotes and photos-hugs from the lake (we are still hot too heat index in the 100's but actual temperatures mid 90's for several days ahead)
So much to appreciate, absorb and enjoy in this post. I am visiting Prince Edward Island and froze the first weekend I was here. Thankfully no heat wave. Stay cool.
ReplyDeleteHello, Linda
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy your inspiring post and images.
The waterfall sounds are peaceful.
We are expecting a hot week with little rain.
It is best to stay hydrated, stay cool indoors.
Take care, have a wonderful week!
Love the videos. We stopped by a farmyard once and I sang to the cows there. They moved near where I was. I believe they would have stayed like that for hours listening.
ReplyDeleteStay cool and take care.
I'm glad you're prepared for the heat wave.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration and especially for sharing your photos. 🙂
Take care and stay as cool as possible!
I always enjoy your sayings and the videos. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like we are all experiencing a heatwave despite it only being June!
ReplyDeleteI think we are in the same heat zone as you. Smart move on the electrolytes. And wise words on the OTC warning. I know I'm restricted with certain things. I've been drinking water like a fish -- this one is intense! Stay hydrated and take care!
ReplyDeleteWow, that heat sounds intense! So glad you’re staying safe indoors and keeping hydrated with electrolytes—smart move! The waterfall images and bird videos sound like the perfect way to cool off, even if just mentally. Stay cool and take care!
ReplyDeleteStay cool! I'm glad you made some preparations.
ReplyDeleteI´m with you on the reading, atm I read about cows.and I certainly, being in the City of Hernry the Lion, I love your profile-pic!
ReplyDeleteLucky you with the heat wave! Here it sadly cooled down after a hot weekend, but soon we expect 37C!
And YES to the rain-pics! To all pics. The fountain indeed is calming. I have a small Lion-Founain on here when working.
LOL, I cannot dance, guess I´d be in trouble! Cute with the animals.
The video with the music and animals, love it! We have also been very hot and humid.
ReplyDeleteWhew - it's hard to stay cool and think cool thoughts. Take care. Nice pics and shares. Geese are impressive, but man, they can be mean. I stay away at local parks. At least, here in TX, our pool is still refreshing enough. By August it becomes a sauna. First world problem, I know. Have a good week and stay hydrated.
ReplyDeleteYou have lifted me up!! I love this: Be generous with gratitude, for it is contagious. So true!! The heat is terrible and we do need to stay hydrated!! Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the smiles. :-) Happy Summer!!
ReplyDeleteIt was 30 degrees C today in my city and when I got up too quickly I became dizzy and lightheaded just like you did. I hate the heat. Fortunately, some rain came and now it'a a bit better. Maybe we'll get some release at night. I love all the pictures with rain in today's set. :)
ReplyDeleteIn my country (Poland) it's getting hotter and hotter, during the day I stay at home too :) it's too hot to be outside. You presented lots of inspiring quotes and pictures, I love them! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteOh I adore the gag video as well as the animals coming for the music. Truly heartwarming. Such a lovely visit with lots of good videos to keep me feeling cool! Hugs
ReplyDeletegreen and swamp is great.... the shadows are nice...... keep your fluids up and when the heat has passed i hope you get to enjoy the rain....... we had rain today and it really freshens everything up
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you did ok after waiting a bit and then getting up, when I went to the cardiologist, he said that you should sit up slowly in bed, hang your feet over the edge and sit there for 5 minutes and then get up, something about it allows the blood to pump through your body and you shouldn't have trouble with dizziness, half the time I can't wait that long because I need to use the bathroom, but I do try and sit for a few minutes anyway, just a thought.
ReplyDeleteYes it is extremely hot here too, we are supposed to have one more day of it and then get better, I sure hope so because going outside is just not fun when it is this hot.
I am drawn to water too, especially the sound of it :)
Have a wonderful week!
Staying hydrated is so important . I drink lots of water throughout the day. Wonderful to read all the quotes and the pictures are calming.
ReplyDeleteQuerida amiga, ¡mil gracias por esta entrada tan refrescante y llena de corazón! En medio derretida por el calor de verano, tus palabras, fotos y videos de cascadas y pajaritos son como un soplo de aire fresco. Me encantó la anécdota de los electrolitos y tu cuidado al compartir consejos tan útiles. Las fotos de Montreal, con esos gansos y atardeceres, me hicieron sentir allá contigo, disfrutando de la paz del agua. Y qué decir de las citas, ¡puras joyitas que alegran el alma. Gracias por este rinconcito de calma y alegría, te mando un abrazo enorme y todo mi cariño blogueril!
ReplyDeleteAbrazos desde España.
114 would be the hottest day I have ever experienced. Hopefully you have lots of water and some hand fans that are fully charged.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some western Australian summer weather over there. We have those temperatures for weeks in the summer.
ReplyDeleteKeep cool. If you run the back of your hands under cold water that can cool you down quickly.
Love your photos of the ducks 💕
I hope you are okay, dizzy isn't fun at all. I enjoyed all the inspirational quotes and images!
ReplyDeleteHello dear friend, we are having a heat wave here today. It got up to 96 degrees F. and it would be horrendous having to deal with 100 degrees. I am sorry you had a dizzy spell and hope the electrolytes do the trick. A lovely series of wise words and such lovely photos of yours. I enjoyed each and every one. Thank you so much and have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have had no more dizzy spells. Love the quotes and images.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I do hope you are now feeling okay and no more dizzy spells.
ReplyDeleteWe do have to be extra careful in the heat.
You raise an excellent point when you say always check with your pharmacist or doctor if you may need/want to take any further OTC medicines ...you need to check their are no contra-indications with prescribed medicine you may be on or indeed any related health issues.
I thought your last video with the birds was so lovely ... very calming.
Take care and enjoy your week.
All the best Jan
I read the Mel Brooks quote and thought, "My mind is like a dripping faucet, for which I don't have the right wrench to shut it off!" I'd love to see them do the drunk-dance thing to people around here...
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