In July and August of 2022, the UK suffered through multiple heat waves. The temperature reached 40 degrees on some days, which is completely out of character for this characteristically cold and cloudy country.
Some nights were sleepless. The air was stifling, and the heat felt like a weight on your chest.
Maru and I debated buying a portable air conditioning unit, but we were already into our second or third heat wave and it felt like a waste to buy one if we only got a few weeks usage out of it. So we baked for a few more weeks.
However, this year, in anticipation of heatwaves to come, we decided to buy a unit. And making a move to buy before the heatwaves arrived gave us the peace of mind that we’re set for much better sleep throughout the summer months.
Not always, but there’s often a benefit to moving before you need to—being on the front foot and in offence mode can be a big advantage.