The Heat is On, It’s On the Street
Good Things in a Hot Situation

It’s been scorching hot the past few weeks on this sunny island. Three weeks ago, I was waiting for a bus in the middle of the afternoon sun. By the time the bus arrived (some 30 minutes later!), my skin had been burnt to a golden brown crisp. I suffered a terrible headache which didn’t go away until the next day (I suffered two daylong headaches this week alone just by walking 10 minutes in the sun).

Any suggested activity now will be met with a barrage of questions — Is it indoors? Will there be air-conditioning? Do I need to be in the sun? Should I risk getting a headache for this? Needless to say, I’ve been very reluctant to leave the house and brave the heat.

Last Friday, however, I had to meet a client in the afternoon. On the way there I noticed something I had overlooked the past few weeks — the bougainvilleas are out in full force, framing overhead pedestrian bridges in intense fuschia . Along the main roads, the trees are fiercely and liberally decorated with flowers in deep purples, bright whites, striking oranges and fire engine reds. What a beautiful sight!

Apart from thriving plants, the hot weather has other perks too:

1. I have a good reason to buy a new pair of sunglasses. And a cap. And a whole new wardrobe? ;)
2. An icy cold Slurpee is suddenly the best drink on earth. A sour plum iced green tea is a close second. Plus everyday is a valid Ice-Cream Day!



3. I don’t need to turn on the water heater when showering. I have my own sauna. In fact, I am my own sauna.
4. Visually stunning days of clear, blue skies and high contrast colours. Some days the colours of the landscape just screams at you. I love it!
5. My cats prefer to sleep on the floor instead of on the couch, my bed or my desk. I can finally reclaim what is rightfully mine! A triumphant moment in human history!

How’s the weather where you’re at?

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