Munene, the journey...

Today was a hot/cold day. I'm using an automatic shower which cannot be turned cold, so I am doing warm, not for lack of trying though. So, well nothing to see here ...

Today was worse than yesterday; I knew how cold the water would be, so I was both prepared and unprepared for what followed next. It was not easier, and the water seemed to have had a vengeance after I challenged it yesterday. I almost did not do the cold shower, but I could not bear the thought of an empty blog post. And I lied in yesterday's post; I do know why I am attempting this feat. Apparently cold showers help improve immunity and so on. So, yes, I do want to see by how much my immunity will be improved by these frigid mornings. And once I get through the process, I will be able to answer some questions, does "cold" give you a "cold"?

I decided, for no obvious reason, to switch from showering using hot water to a cold one. Today was day one. How did it feel? My body screamed for the first 30 seconds; all my senses were alert; my breath was short and I thought I was going to die. I had mild stomach cramps and my body shook uncontrollably. My head felt as if it was exploding, and I had a sudden ache on my temple. 30 seconds later, everything began normalizing. My body got used to the cold and I could think straight. The rest of the shower was a breeze, a joy even. But the best feeling was afterwards. I felt blood rushing to my head, I felt alive as I patted myself dry. My head was unusually clear, and I felt like dancing. Even though it was a bit cold outside, my head was exploding with rays of sunshine. And for that reason alone, I will do it again tomorrow. Let's see how this 30-day challenge goes.