For most people, when the weather outside drops to around 40 degrees or lower, they consider it to be chilly outside. For others, however, anything under 65 degrees is pretty much freezing. These people, whom we may jokingly nickname as, "cold-blooded," must tough out the winter weather with nothing but blankets and space heaters to keep them from catching frostbite. We all know the signs, the complaining that the heat isn't on high enough, the lack of circulation in their fingers, it's no joke. So here are some struggles a chronically cold person faces that proves they're not exaggerating:
1. There are just never enough layers to keep warm.
You're wearing two sweaters, three pairs of socks, fleece leggings, boots, a scarf, hat and mittens... how are you not sweating?
2. The shower is never too hot.
I expect to come out of the shower looking like I got the worst sunburn of my life.
3. Their heating bill is at an all time high.
Well, usually, people keep their thermostat set to about 70, maybe 68 degrees... most people. Chronically cold people, on the other hand, must keep their whole house at 80 for all hours to keep from freezing to death.
4. Losing a pair of fuzzy socks is like losing their child.
Ankle socks? Those are only acceptable in the months of June, July and August. Fuzzy socks or bust.
5. They are always feeling like they have a cold.
Whether it is the consistent red nose, the reindeer look they sport or the watery eyes, cold people and the wind do not go well together.
6. The hot chocolate they bought is more to keep their hands warm than to drink.
They may say it's because they do not want to burn their tongue, but we all know the truth.
7. Winter feels like a never-ending nightmare.
The first frost of the winter and they have already had to mentally prepare themselves what they are about to endure.
8. They are only happy when its 95 degrees outside.
Summer is like paradise, they can finally venture outdoors. But not without a sweatshirt of course, just in case.
You see, being cold all day every day is no walk in the park. So, next time your frozen friend asks for another blanket, give them yours, you just never know when they will be warm again.
Keep calm and crank the heat.
