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text; UN: foundinme
[ BACKDATED to some ungodly hour of the morning when it is possible she has followed number 6 on her list. ]
Tips from a Mississippi Girl on How to Survive When It's Too Hot to Live
1. Don't go outside between the hours of 11-4. Nothing is worth it. Whatever you need to go out and do can wait until ungodly early in the morning or an hour after the sun starts going down.
----- In fact, if you can, just take an afternoon nap. This is your life now.
----- If you must go outside for more than 5 minutes, wear a hat with a lid. Not a visor. Protect the top of your head.
2. Complaining about the heat is a perfectly acceptable way to say hello. Share how miserable you are with horror sweat stories. It makes things cooler - fact.
3. Too hot to cook? Eat ice cream.
----- Or that lembas stuff we got a while ago, I tried it, it's fine.
4. You're thirsty. You might not feel thirsty, but you are. Drink something. Drink anything. Drink something once an hour.
----- Make sweet tea. It makes things better. You will know the tea is sweet enough when the spoon stand up in the glass on its own. You can use less sugar if you care about dental hygiene or are a wimp, but then it is no longer sweet tea.
5. Put water on the back of your neck or the veiny part of your wrists and let it evaporate. It's almost as good as functional AC!
----- And if you keep telling yourself that, maybe it will be true!
6. Can't sleep at night because it's too hot? This is why God made whiskey. 1 or 2 fingers will set you right, unless you're a real lightweight or way too used to it, in which case adjust accordingly.
----- If you are one of those people whiskey makes crazy drunk instead of sleepy drunk, little old ladies who are 22+ with perfectly done white hair who smell of talc and lavender recommended blackberry rum. I've never tried it, but while I wouldn't trust these ladies with any moral judgments, how to survive the heat with grace from then is gospel. (Not only do they never age, they also glisten instead of sweat!)
----- ETA: I am reminded: alcohol WILL dehydrate you. So remember, you're not drinking to get drunk, so if you wake up with hangover, you've had too much.
7. Speaking of, talcum powder is your friend. If you can't get it, cornstarch will work.
----- Why? I'll say it. Chafing. That's why.
8. You're going to sweat and look gross, no one cares, because everyone wants to die. Just put on deodorant. That we care about.
----- In fact, carry it with you. If you have made the tragic error of going out between 11-4, you and everyone else will be glad you did.
Other tips? Add them below and I'll add them to the list if I think they pan out.
ETA:
- Make sun tea.
- You'll be tempted to stand in front of the freezer. Don't. It'll just short out your fuse box and melt all your ice cream.
- Live in your basement - if you have a basement. If you don't have a basement, there are plenty of empty houses around...
***A question about saving plants and helping animals. Chip in if you've got advice.***
ooc: Rogue's rumors
Tips from a Mississippi Girl on How to Survive When It's Too Hot to Live
1. Don't go outside between the hours of 11-4. Nothing is worth it. Whatever you need to go out and do can wait until ungodly early in the morning or an hour after the sun starts going down.
----- In fact, if you can, just take an afternoon nap. This is your life now.
----- If you must go outside for more than 5 minutes, wear a hat with a lid. Not a visor. Protect the top of your head.
2. Complaining about the heat is a perfectly acceptable way to say hello. Share how miserable you are with horror sweat stories. It makes things cooler - fact.
3. Too hot to cook? Eat ice cream.
----- Or that lembas stuff we got a while ago, I tried it, it's fine.
4. You're thirsty. You might not feel thirsty, but you are. Drink something. Drink anything. Drink something once an hour.
----- Make sweet tea. It makes things better. You will know the tea is sweet enough when the spoon stand up in the glass on its own. You can use less sugar if you care about dental hygiene or are a wimp, but then it is no longer sweet tea.
5. Put water on the back of your neck or the veiny part of your wrists and let it evaporate. It's almost as good as functional AC!
----- And if you keep telling yourself that, maybe it will be true!
6. Can't sleep at night because it's too hot? This is why God made whiskey. 1 or 2 fingers will set you right, unless you're a real lightweight or way too used to it, in which case adjust accordingly.
----- If you are one of those people whiskey makes crazy drunk instead of sleepy drunk, little old ladies who are 22+ with perfectly done white hair who smell of talc and lavender recommended blackberry rum. I've never tried it, but while I wouldn't trust these ladies with any moral judgments, how to survive the heat with grace from then is gospel. (Not only do they never age, they also glisten instead of sweat!)
----- ETA: I am reminded: alcohol WILL dehydrate you. So remember, you're not drinking to get drunk, so if you wake up with hangover, you've had too much.
7. Speaking of, talcum powder is your friend. If you can't get it, cornstarch will work.
----- Why? I'll say it. Chafing. That's why.
8. You're going to sweat and look gross, no one cares, because everyone wants to die. Just put on deodorant. That we care about.
----- In fact, carry it with you. If you have made the tragic error of going out between 11-4, you and everyone else will be glad you did.
Other tips? Add them below and I'll add them to the list if I think they pan out.
ETA:
- Make sun tea.
- You'll be tempted to stand in front of the freezer. Don't. It'll just short out your fuse box and melt all your ice cream.
- Live in your basement - if you have a basement. If you don't have a basement, there are plenty of empty houses around...
***A question about saving plants and helping animals. Chip in if you've got advice.***
ooc: Rogue's rumors
(text) | un: fringebenefits
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Be careful with the whiskey though, all right? Alcohol will dehydrate you and you'll be too drunk to know the difference. Logan just made it back, and I'm sure Kurt'd appreciate a month with no deaths.
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un: unifiedtheory
[ She doesn't need it (she has magic and a stabilizing gem) but she's... gonna try it. Thank u Rogue. ]
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[ Worth a shot! ...no pun intended. ]
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I don't need a lot normally.
If anyone knows how to keep cool in this weather, it's someone from Mississippi.
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One more to add: you'll be tempted to stand in front of the freezer. Don't. It'll just short out your fuse box and melt all your ice cream.
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Hey, Virginia. That's a good one. I'll add it.
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The Europeans are dropping like flies. My money's on the New England folks next.
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It's the only place the heat won't fucking chase you.
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Text: UN: CajunSpice
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Thank you, thank you.
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text | un: beary
This is a really good list.
You forgot the most important thing.
Imagine you're an ice cube. Works every time.
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Why don't you put that on *your* list?
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un: klapbak
and what about animals outside?
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Those weren't my big concerns growing up, but - Best guess? Get the animals some shade and plenty of water. Most animals - pigs and horses - are smart enough to roll around in mud to cool down and not over exert themselves. I don't know much else to say other than to keep an eye on them.
Plants... I think your plants are doomed, I'm sorry to say. Water in the morning and the evening, shade, maybe? But with all the poison being sprayed on top of everything... I don't know. I'll put your question up top, though, in case anyone knows better than me on this.
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un: harbinger
[he's trying real hard at this whole sober thing but it's Extremely Hot and he is Dying Squirtle. halp.]
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Well... not all of this will work here, because... it's here, but:
- Swimming will work. It's a good overall exercise and can tire you out and cool you down in the process
- Advil or cold medicine will do something similar to the alcohol, but without the alcohol
- Some people say stretching out before bed time really helps them to relax?
- Dunk your head in cold water and go to bed with wet hair. It won't look pretty in the morning, but it'll help you take the sting off.
- Freeze a hot water bottle or put a dish cloth in the freezer and put it under your pillow/by your feet
- Chamomile tea
Probably best to mix and match, see what works for you.
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text; un: justbaby
Standing in front of the freezer helps for two minutes before my dad starts in on how I'm wasting electricity, haha
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audio | un: geralt
[ when u need to amuse urself.... ]
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Also, she knows a troll when she hears one. ]
What do you wanna know about it?
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i left this open in a tab smdh
XDD
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Text; un: darkness
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ha!
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