a million degrees

So the DOE, in an energy slash money saving initiative, made us turn off our air conditioning units in mid-September. It was still probably 80 degrees outside, but we didn't have enough electricity, so we did as we were told and turned them off.

A few days ago, I guess the temperatures got low enough for the custodians to turn on the heater. Unfortunately, the furnace is up SO HIGH that I can't teach in my room for fear of fainting. I've turned my thermostat all the way down, but that apparently does nothing, because the temperature gauge still has us clocked in at over 90 degrees. In my classroom, in late October. All of my windows are open and kids are falling asleep on the tables because it is so muggy in there.

So much for that whole "going green" idea.