Kinda weird that just half a year ago, typhoons and flooding were this country's big problem. And now, we've gone to the other extreme of the climate scale. And it gets even better, of course. Even warmer weather is to be expected in the coming weeks, or so the weather experts say. *grumble*If this isn't an obvious indication of global warming, I don't know what is. People are dying out there in the streets due to heat stroke. Crops are failing, droughts are affecting many of the agricultural regions, and dam levels continue to drop. And those foolish first-world industrialists still won't sign that protocol requiring the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions -- damn hypocrites.
The weather extreme took its toll on my health as well. It's not so bad but I have been feeling slightly feverish for the past couple of weeks. And because of it, I had to impose a no AC, no electric fans, no cold drinks rule on myself. What awesome timing and just when I needed them most! And I'm really not a fan of leaving the windows wide open at night. I have always had an irrational fear since I was a kid that an aswang might decide to perch herself just outside my window and watch me sleep. I'm blaming my now departed grandma for this - her and her crazy horrifying bedtime stories.
I wish the last vestiges of my fever would finally go away so that I can indulge myself in some cool refreshing drinks and shakes again. Or maybe I should go get my head shaved? Yeah, that sounds like a cool idea. Ooh, and of course, avoid wearing black and the rest of the Goth scene. (Not that I'm really into it anyway.) Some people might also recommend that I go to the beach to cool off, but I'm really not a beach person so that's off my list.
Or maybe I could also hire myself some Irish Catholic monks. And get them to chant something like "Rain, o blessed Virgin, rain!" Hopefully, they also know how to chant "Stop, o blessed Virgin, stop!" when the rain becomes too much.
Gah!! *pulls out more hair*
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2 comments:
Contrary to popular belief, you should indulge yourself in cold drinks to cool off your body. I remember when Mum was hospitalized and had a fever, the nurse told me to give her a cold sponge bath and made sure her blanket was not thick so that the heat could dissipate. If your throat isn't sore anyway, go chug down some ice cold water. :)
About the black clothing, ang dami ko pa namang black shirts. Mangangamoy cabinet na naman sila dahil sa pesteng init na ito. Hmpf.
Wow, I had no idea that drinking cold water could remedy a fever. I've always had the notion that cold = bad just like everyone else. I should try this next time I get sick (which I hope wouldn't be anytime soon).
It's sad to hear about your black clothes. But between not wearing them and having a heat stroke, what could you do? =P
Rain, o blessed Virgin, rain!!
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