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It's Burning, Man!
The heat is on, and I'm being literal here. Bikinis, curves, tans and (salt or chlorinated) water are not enough to level with the scorching, blistering and searing weather that is currently settling unfavorably in the metropolitan, as well as in the other localities in the country. As obvious evidence can be the moments after I take a cool bath --that I get soaked in pure sweat, fast. Indeed, this is one adverse "gifts" of the sun which we basically had dealt with since birth. In a tropical country, Jose Rizal once said that we Filipinos have the potentials of getting tired easily (of course, as a justification of our languor as speculated by the Spaniards). Our perpetual dream to get rid of the sun in the Philippines is somehow proportional to that to have snow to shower upon us. But still I love the sun, occasionally.
The strategic geography of the PI excludes us though from the sub-zero temperatures, amusing snow angels, seasonal winter, ubiquitous ice skating and of course, fun. Almost everywhere in the country, the umbrella is used as safeguard from the sun’s rays. Though in Baguio, "The Summer Capital of the Philippines" ironically one of the areas in the archipelago with a tolerable cool temperature, you could put into overuse the quilts that your Lola stitched you and be likewise, cool. You also get to utilize your heater and chimney for-crying-out-loud, and start having hearth as make the entire experience as memorable as you wanted to be for God's sake. You see students with jackets and sweatshirts as part of their school attires. And now that the said place has been exploited gradually, we shall need another 'Baguio'. But how? Call Prospero Pichay. He’ll do the rest; when he questions, recite his illustrious quote thrice. If he still questions, claim yourself as one of his fans. And if he still questions, repeat first step and so on.
Now, how can we really solve this consistent problem? Take a look at my research from Microsoft Encarta (with my proceeding bobbing comments):
"First aid for heat exhaustion begins with removing the affected person from the source of heat to a cool place, preferably near a fan or air conditioner."
Translation: Allocate yourselves away from the PI. Let’s say, in Japan or Greenland.
"Elevate the person’s legs to improve blood circulation to the brain; loosen clothing; and cool the body with wet compresses or ice packs, but not an alcoholic rub. Massage the arms and legs if cramping occurs"
Translation: Enroll in a spa for a lifetime. Don’t worry about the fee it’s practically free! How? Collect all your garapons at home and contain your sweat in it. Those will constitute your alternative fee.
"If the person is responsive to conversation and not nauseated, give electrolyte beverages or water that is slightly salty. If neither of these is immediately available, give cool water alone. However, do not give the person alcohol or caffeine, which interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature, and do not administer any medication to reduce body temperature. Also, stop the person from cooling too quickly to prevent shock, a reduction of blood flow to body tissues that can cause increased anxiety; pale, cool, clammy skin; rapid, weak pulse; possible fainting; or in more serious cases, coma or death. A person who experiences heat exhaustion should be checked by a doctor after several hours of rest, and should not engage in strenuous activities for one or two days."
Translation: huh?
Perhaps heat is inevitable (this does not actually make an excuse of why we're lazy); it’s just a balance of nature. Worrying about the weather is senseless if we stop there. I know it’s beyond our power that even PAG-ASA is so much far-fetched to believe in. The heat is just an obstruction to what we can attain dramatically. The point is that it’s just one of the skull-drilling environmental issues concerned. In reality, we Filipinos love to complain (ang init, 'tang ina!) and yet we subside upon done immediate lousy action where in fact, it can be drawn a solution. And the first is actually done more than solving.
Surely in the meteorological cycle, it will rain but I am a Filipino, thus I shall certainly again complain.
The strategic geography of the PI excludes us though from the sub-zero temperatures, amusing snow angels, seasonal winter, ubiquitous ice skating and of course, fun. Almost everywhere in the country, the umbrella is used as safeguard from the sun’s rays. Though in Baguio, "The Summer Capital of the Philippines" ironically one of the areas in the archipelago with a tolerable cool temperature, you could put into overuse the quilts that your Lola stitched you and be likewise, cool. You also get to utilize your heater and chimney for-crying-out-loud, and start having hearth as make the entire experience as memorable as you wanted to be for God's sake. You see students with jackets and sweatshirts as part of their school attires. And now that the said place has been exploited gradually, we shall need another 'Baguio'. But how? Call Prospero Pichay. He’ll do the rest; when he questions, recite his illustrious quote thrice. If he still questions, claim yourself as one of his fans. And if he still questions, repeat first step and so on.
Now, how can we really solve this consistent problem? Take a look at my research from Microsoft Encarta (with my proceeding bobbing comments):
"First aid for heat exhaustion begins with removing the affected person from the source of heat to a cool place, preferably near a fan or air conditioner."
Translation: Allocate yourselves away from the PI. Let’s say, in Japan or Greenland.
"Elevate the person’s legs to improve blood circulation to the brain; loosen clothing; and cool the body with wet compresses or ice packs, but not an alcoholic rub. Massage the arms and legs if cramping occurs"
Translation: Enroll in a spa for a lifetime. Don’t worry about the fee it’s practically free! How? Collect all your garapons at home and contain your sweat in it. Those will constitute your alternative fee.
"If the person is responsive to conversation and not nauseated, give electrolyte beverages or water that is slightly salty. If neither of these is immediately available, give cool water alone. However, do not give the person alcohol or caffeine, which interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature, and do not administer any medication to reduce body temperature. Also, stop the person from cooling too quickly to prevent shock, a reduction of blood flow to body tissues that can cause increased anxiety; pale, cool, clammy skin; rapid, weak pulse; possible fainting; or in more serious cases, coma or death. A person who experiences heat exhaustion should be checked by a doctor after several hours of rest, and should not engage in strenuous activities for one or two days."
Translation: huh?
Perhaps heat is inevitable (this does not actually make an excuse of why we're lazy); it’s just a balance of nature. Worrying about the weather is senseless if we stop there. I know it’s beyond our power that even PAG-ASA is so much far-fetched to believe in. The heat is just an obstruction to what we can attain dramatically. The point is that it’s just one of the skull-drilling environmental issues concerned. In reality, we Filipinos love to complain (ang init, 'tang ina!) and yet we subside upon done immediate lousy action where in fact, it can be drawn a solution. And the first is actually done more than solving.
Surely in the meteorological cycle, it will rain but I am a Filipino, thus I shall certainly again complain.
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