As hot as the West Indies
I never imagined my night to end with anal pain... but I swiftly grabbed my right cheek and made a sudden thrust up.
Two wings flapped beside my feet, as if teasing me, saying, "Next time, don't be so delicious."
In a panic, I killed it.
You see, I'm allergic to bee stings and thought that maybe a bee had mistaken my butt for a honey bun, but it turned out to be just an audacious wasp.
It's the season, I guess... and me being made in Jamaica, I'm a lover of higher temperatures, but I have to accept that there's always a trade-off.
Just earlier that day, I was travelling at peak hour on a train with a broken air conditioner.
For some unexplainable reason, the train came to a sudden halt just 2 minutes away from my connecting station. The driver apologised profusely, saying that "he was waiting for an available platform."
In the heat of the moment, everything sounds like horseshit, and a few passengers threatened to open the doors or smash a few windows.
It was 15 minutes of hell. Zero ventilation in 32°C weather. We were sweating like pigs in what felt like a steaming sauna, and I thought we were all going to pass out.
One guy was whimpering to a mate on his phone, which appeared to be his calming mechanism.
I felt a nosebleed coming on, which I knew was a combination of lack of oxygen and panic, because I'm claustrophobic. I took deep breaths, held my thumb and index finger together as a calming hand mudra, and I quietly said a few 'oms.' It worked. I regained my composure.
From my peripheral vision, I saw the sweat glisten on a muscular, good-looking guy sitting in an aisle seat across from me. The water running down his arms radiated like light off his body, and in that moment, I thought that in the event of my having to perform CPR or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, he'd be the closest one and the first call to action [in case of emergency].
It was just a close call, and I think the train got moving right in the nick of time...
Things do happen in split seconds, and you never know what awaits.
I was relieved to be back on my boat, a lot earlier than I'd anticipated my day to go. I even took a cold shower, something that I never do. I put on a loose dress, drank a glass of cold water, and sat down on my couch... and I squinted my ass muscles in pain.
The bump and swelling are still there, where the sun doesn't shine, and I tossed the dead wasp away.
Although I was a tad bit annoyed and in pain, the next day, I randomly snapped these photos, which I liked. They were candid, and the authentic look and mood of them made them ideal for both colour and black and white.
I also believed that they aligned with my moment of contemplation on a dreadful experience, which I turned into a humorous moment.
Happy weekend, peeps. :)
All the images were taken by me.
That train ride sounds dreadful. A hellish nightmare.
Too bad about the wasp sting, but good thing it wasn't a bee.
It was horrible! My connecting train was 30 minutes late, but it was a blessing in disguise, cos I was able to process what happened earlier.
Yeah, I was relieved that it wasn't a bee... I was already knackered and dehydrated, and a bee sting would have been far too taxing on my body. 😆
You survived in the end. Strong than before I'm sure 💪
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Haha! Yeah 😆
I like it that you turned the dreadful moment into humourous moment, as it doesn't feels nice to think about something that is dreadful. Those photos are superb. Regard.
The day started well and everything went smoothly all morning, so I wasn't surprised by the turn of events, because life is all about balance, eh! I just never anticipated anything of those two misfortunes.
Thank you, I'm pleased yo like the photos:)
I guessed, you were making it easy on yourself, since it didn't took you by surprise. You are welcome.
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You definitely had a day to remember, though not exactly for the best reasons. You made me laugh with the “honey bun” thing 😂and the bold wasp, although I imagine at the time it wasn't that funny. And those photos are gorgeous, very cute.💕
Hehe! No, it wasn't funny at the moment at all. Somehow, right after I killed the wasp, I saw a big spider crawling on the back of the chair over my shoulder. The adrenaline rush was still there, and I killed it like a sniper.
That's the downside of summertime on the canals. The insects come to town.
Thank you for the compliment 😍
OMG!, as if a wasp sting wasn't enough. But, you came through nature's multi-pronged attack unscathed and you have an incredibly wild anecdote to tell!
You are the queen of summer insect survival.💪
Can you imagine!
You are too funny. I love your sense of humour. 😍
That beginning certainly makes one stay reading until the end! 😆
😊😍 Oh, I'm pleased to hear that. 😆
Enjoy the last of the weekend. :)))
BW are far better 😎
Hehe! Thank you 😍😊
What is it with the heating or cooling on trains the other day the train to Exeter had the heaters going full blast on a warm sunny day, I wanted a train ride not 20 minutes in a sauna.
Conversely, my outbound train at peak hour in the AM was delightful. The driver even teased us as we arrived at our destination, that, "Unfortunately, you'll have to depart this comfortable air-conditioned train, and go out to face the intense heat."
As much as I prefer natural air, I was eagerly looking forward to cooling down on my return trip.
#UKRailTransportSucks
every cloud and that 😁
Truly horrible when air conditioning isn't working on trains, very, very uncomfortable.
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It never occurred to me until it did. I began to gasp for air, and it was serious. In an instant, terrible things can happen. I had to turn my attention to the anxious man who kept pacing up and down the aisle in the hopes that he would lose it and open the door. 😅
Oh dear @millycf1976 friend, I read this twice! 😂... I laughed out loud!... That's how you write a post full of hilarious eloquence and genius!... And what a hooking title for heaven's sake!... What a descriptive talent you have my dear witty friend!.... Congratulations, this has been my most loved post today on #Hive!... And the photos!... Awwww... A “diva” as always, whether in color on in B&W, a #Hive ♦️diva!... Have a happy week, protect yourself from the heat and those bees please! 😄🙏... Oh my, I'll read it a third time, it's too good!
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Your comment made me blush!😊🙃
I do love writing when I have calm moments.
The events of that day unfolded unpredictably and turned into an unforgettable weekend... then I took those photos as light testers, and as I was about to delete them, I figured, why not do some creative edits.
I've had to fend off so many wasps over the last few days.
Thanks for appreciating my post, and have a lovely week ahead 😍
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You just have your own way to keep the readers engaged, Milly. Whether it be the caption, the witty writing itself, or these gorgeous clicks. 🔥
Get well soon! 🖤
Thank you, Riz 😊
Your comments made me smile.😍
I appreciated you stopping by, and I trust all is well with you, too:)))
I am doing quite alright, Milly. Surviving! I hope that life is being kind to you.
I hear you! It's the same for me, too, but I can't complain:)))
Indeed! Life goes on. Always hoping for the best, and prepared for the worst! 🙏
That's a good strategy. That way, you won't get much disappointment 👍
Full proof! Haha! I've been following this method for years now.
Well, it seems to work very well... so no reason to change, eh?
Change will surely come! Nothing is stagnant in life. Change is inevitable. But, for now, this is the go-to strategy for me.
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This made me laugh right out loud, @millycf1976. I'm so glad the bite wasn't a bee! (I assume wasps have different venom and you're not similarly allergic?)
So good of you to be prepared to give that guy on the train mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!
Hey @jayna.
Yes, bees have different venom, and it appears that I am not allergic to wasps and hornets, although I was severely attacked by numerous hornets the week prior while driving the narrowboat.
I have sensitive skin and a lack of vitamins B and D, which leaves me vulnerable and attracts insects. Fortunately, I have not been attacked by a bee in a long time, but it would be interesting to observe if I've outgrown my allergy and no longer respond to bee stings. Even if I could access emergency care on the canals if necessary, I'd rather not test whether I'm still allergic to bees here.:)
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