XC Meet

Oh my gosh we had a cross-country meet yesterday when the heat index was over 100 degrees! It was probably the most awful I've ever felt during a race--one kid even had to get taken away in an ambulance because he got such bad heatstroke. It was ridiculous! But it also kind of reminded me of theatre because it can get really friggin hot onstage, especially if you have heavy costumes on. Also, I had a splitting headache after the meet, and I often get those after strenuous periods of acting because you're just exerting so much energy. I guess the heat just isn't pleasant for anyone...and then it was 109 today, no big deal.