I keep my house warm in the summer and cool in the winter. If I get uncomfortable, I kick in the air conditioner or turn on the central heat. I also use space heaters, depending what I am doing and where I am in the house. And, I have ceiling fans in every room of my house. The moving air really makes a big difference.
I turned the heater on for the first time last weekend. It was cool enough, and I wanted to be sure it was working correctly. It was not. Somehow, I had a hold on a day time temperature that kicked the heater to 79°. Well, in the summer time, this was okay, but in the cooler time of the year, this was oppressive to me.
I use a heat lamp in the bathroom when I am taking a shower and getting ready for the world, in the morning.
Tonight, I was working in the computer room, and the temperature was cool, but not bad. The furnace came on a couple of times. But Haiku was not happy. So, I turned on the space heater, and she almost immediately snuggled into the chair near the computer desk.
I appreciate that, but I will not leave the space heater on all night. She can snuggle in bed with me, or find other places where I have covers under which she can snuggle. The house may be cool, but not cold and not unsafe.
I like to wear layers of clothing for warmth. It is comforting to me. But I also do not want to be uncomfortable throughout the house. It is a balancing act, and one I am able to adjust to as needed.
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