1. You, when the harmattan first crept in to replace the insane heat.

You didn’t realize what was coming.

2. Till it came in full force and the dust rolled up like:

The first disadvantage set in.

3. When this became your how-to guide to bathing:

This is basically an art-form at this point.

4. You, everytime that cold water touches your back.

5. Whenever you forget to use lip balm before leaving your house.

My lips are cursing me right now.

6. Your face, when you don’t use any cream.

The struggle.

7. When you go somewhere and the AC is on full blast.

You people should calm down na.

8. Your legs, if you don’t douse them in Vaseline.

This ashy life.

9. When the people in the north hear the rest of us complaining.

See these ones.

10. You, before going out vs. You, after going out.

11. When you have to wake up in the middle of the night to put off your fan or AC.

Cold will not kill me today.

12. You are tired of seeing people dressing up like it’s winter.

Where do you think you are?

13. When the sun comes out and you can’t tell if you’re actually hot or cold.

My body is confused.

14. Trying to clean up during harmattan.

15. You, waking up hoping it’s finally over, but realizing it isn’t.

Can this thing just end?
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