By First rain beat Tosin like government subsidy.😺
In this Lagos, self-care is not soft life, it’s survival.
It started like drizzle, romantic even.
Next thing, it turned to spiritual flogging. Tosin’s Umbrella broke, slippers vanished, and her bra soaked through her office shirt like palm oil on nylon.
By the time she got home, her throat had changed accent and her nose was doing pothole traffic.
Still, she told herself: “It’s just rain. Lagos people strong.”
Until she woke up sneezing like generator backfire, with a headache doing afrobeat on her forehead.
Dear Lagosians, this rainy season, let us agree on one thing:
Hard guy no be healthcare.
This is your official reminder that self-care isn’t luxury, it’s life-saving maintenance. Especially in a city where one rain can relocate you emotionally.
Here’s Your Rainy Season Self-Care Starter Pack (Tosin-Tested, Lagos-Approved):
1. Don’t Let Rain Soak You Into Depression.
Always carry an umbrella,!even if the sun is smiling like it paid rent.
Rain can switch from “aww” to “argh!” in 30 seconds.
And walking around drenched? Not poetic. Just pneumonia-inviting.
2. Boost Your Immune System.
Take your vitamin C, ginger tea, and if you’re about that life, take cat fish pepper soup that slaps your soul back into shape.
Rain brings vibes but also viruses. Defend yourself, dear.
3. Romanticize Staying Indoors.
Netflix. Soft blanket. Chamomile tea. That book you bought in 2021. (Who moved my 🧀 cheese)
Give your brain a break from Lagos noise. Let the rain be background music, not front-row drama.
4. Don’t Skip Therapy (Even If It’s Raining).
Your mental health doesn’t take a weather break.
Whether it’s journaling, prayer, therapy, or talking to someone, do it.
Rain may fall outside, but protect your peace inside.
5. Dress Like You Love Yourself.
Waterproof shoes, hoodie, warm scarf. No more pretending the cold doesn’t catch you.
Even fashion icons catch flu.
Tosin eventually recovered! but only after learning to prioritize rest, stock lozenges like gold, and stop borrowing umbrellas from people who always forget theirs.
Dear Lagosians, this rainy season, may you not sneeze your dreams away. 🧚🏻♀️Stay dry, stay warm, and most importantly, stay kind to your body and mind. Lagos is already hard. Don’t let rain finish what traffic started.
From a concerned Lagosian.