The weather sometimes plays tricks on us, mother nature cannot be predicted, sometimes you expect it to get very cold and the cold will be mild, i have expected it to rain on numerous occasions this year' but to my greatest surprise the weather changed cause.
To be honest, I can't say every summer is unbearable where I stay, but sometimes, the heat just decides to take things personally. And when it does, ehn, you just have to find your own way to survive it o. This year hasn’t been as bad as last year though, but I still try my best to manage the little heat we get because once it starts, it no dey pity person.
One thing I always do is drink plenty water. I don’t wait until I'm thirsty. I’ve noticed that staying hydrated helps me not to feel too hot. I keep a cold water bottle near me always, and sometimes I even add slices of cucumber or lemon, it helps small. It makes it feel refreshing somehow.
Another thing is I try to bath like twice or even three times a day when the heat gets serious. Cold water helps me relax and brings down my body temperature. If I can’t bath, I just wash my face and feet, it works for me somehow. I even wet my hair sometimes, especially when I'm home all day. I don't care if I look rough that moment, what matters is staying cool.
I don’t like putting on fan all day, I feel it makes my throat dry sometimes, so I just open my window early in the morning so breeze can enter. But when the heat is too much, the fan becomes my best friend. If there is no light, then it’s hand fan that will do the job.
I also reduce how much I move around. I try not to go out under hot sun unless it’s really important. Sometimes I wait till evening before I do anything outdoor. The sun in the afternoon no dey smile at all. Even my skin starts to feel like it's frying when I stay long under the sun.
As for food, I don’t eat too much heavy food when the weather is hot. It just makes me feel weak and sweaty. I prefer light things like fruits, cold pap, yoghurt, and even just bread and tea. I take ice cream too when I can afford it, lol. It’s small enjoyment that helps cool me down inside and out.
Lastly, I wear very loose and simple clothes. Nothing tight or thick. Mostly short sleeves and anything cotton. I even sleep with light bedsheet and no wrapper sometimes. Heat no go carry me play.
So, that’s pretty much how I survive the heat. Not every method works for everyone, but this is what helps me. Summer might be fun for some people, but when the heat wants to show its true self, omo, you gats prepare.
Let me know how you deal with heat where you stay too. Maybe I can learn one or two new tricks.
