Ever met that one person who is just always cold? No matter what season it is or time of day, they always have an extra sweatshirt with them or maybe they decide to wear pants because in just a few short hours the sun will go down and they will perpetually turn into an ice cube. And you might find yourself thinking "does this person have ice water running through their veins instead of blood? Are they going to freeze just by stepping outside in the winter?" Well, if you are one of these people, asking these questions about the seemingly permanent chilled person in your life, then this article should shed some light for you. And if you are this perpetually cold person, you know these struggles all too well!
1. Layers, Layers, Layers.
For a perpetually cold person, layers are our best friend. We might walk out of the house in a tank top but 5 minutes later, need a sweatshirt. So we just naturally come prepared. Rarely will you find us leaving the house without some kind of long sleeve shirt (just in case). You never know when you're going to walk into a freezing building.
2. Icicles.
We are always compared to icicles or some kind of ice product. Our hands and feet are usually freezing and most likely some shade other than that of our skin tone. Yes, we know it's 80 degrees out, no we can't help it.
3. We will use you for warmth.
Friends, family, significant others. You're all fair game to be touched by our icy hands or huddled up next to for warmth. We will borrow your sweatshirts (sometimes on top of the one we already have). We will make you rub our cold arms with your warm hands or place our hands on you in some attempt to obtain warmth.
4. Yes, we shiver.
We shiver and shake. It's a thing. Too cold and we might as well be outside in a snowstorm. Sometimes, if you listen really closely (and even if you don't sometimes) you will hear our teeth chattering away. Yes, even in summer.
5. Our lips are probably some shade of purple that you can't find at Sephora.
Being in a perpetual state of cold, makes your lips purple, just like they would be if you walked outside in the winter and stood out there for a while. Yes, it looks a little strange and yes, we also know that we look borderline hypothermic. No need to remind us.
6. Swimming is almost impossible.
To go swimming, the water needs to be at least 70-80 degrees and the sun needs to be out. Diving into cold water is sure to make us shiver, shake, turn purple, and probably concern a few people. So naturally, getting into the water, takes about 15 minutes as we lower ourselves in little by little in a bold attempt to not shock our bodies.
7. Ice cream is not refreshing, it just makes us colder.
Eating cold foods, like ice cream, is usually extremely refreshing in the summer. But when you're already cold, it just makes you colder. Imagine being out with this cute guy and shivering like it's the middle of December and you're eating ice cream outside with no jacket on. Not cute at all, but it's life.
8. Jackets, Gloves, Hats, and Scarves.
The winter is no joke. If you've ever seen The Christmas Story (which if you haven't you should, at least once), we are Randy-- also, you definitely won't find us sticking our tongues to any freezing metal poles.
9. Ice skating Rinks
Ice skating is great and really fun at any time of year. If you can skate (which I can't) it's a great date idea and a great way to cool down from the summer heat or something to do in the dead of winter when the days are shorter and outside activities are narrowed down. If you're in a perpetual state of winter, you know that wearing a jacket and pants is probably the way to go. Forget a cute outfit, we just want to find something we won't be freezing in.
And last but not least--
10. "Are you really shivering?" "Are you actually cold?" etc...
We get asked these questions all the time. I can promise you that no, we are not shivering on command or making our teeth chatter. Yes, my hands really are as cold as ice and no, I'm not sick. But thanks for asking.
So if you're like me, living in a permanent winter, you're not alone. Stay warm, my friends. And if you're not perpetually cold, well, lucky you. Show us ice people a little sympathy.
