Yo, what's up? Sit down and hold on tight, 'cause I've got news that'll cool you off at least with words, if not with action. For real, bro, this heatwave is frying us all, and look, the mayor of Florești, Bogdan Pivariu, came up with a solution: he's watering the main streets. Yeah, you heard right, he's wetting the asphalt to lower the temperature. He says it reduces the 'heat island' effect from concrete and asphalt, cuts down dust, and makes us feel better. Yeah, we'll see, 'cause at 40 degrees, with water on the street, maybe we'll get a good laugh, but at least he's trying something, not sitting on his hands. And look, in Berceni, where I live, neighbor Gheorghe is still drilling holes in the wall, seems worse than in Florești, but whatever.

Now listen up to what the mayor says: he asks us not to go out in the sun between 11 AM and 5 PM, to drink water, wear light and light-colored clothes. Well, bro, here's what he says: 'We kindly ask you to pay special attention to vulnerable people - the elderly, people with medical conditions, people living alone or with reduced mobility. A phone call or a short visit can make a difference. Make sure they're okay, that they have enough water, and that they don't need support.' Listen to that, what a thing! In my building, Aunt Veta, my mother-in-law, keeps calling Antena 3 and drinking homemade plum brandy, but at least she calls me too to ask if I have water. But hey, this is Romania: some water the streets, others water themselves on the terrace with cold beer.

And look, the experts come with tips for air conditioning too. They say don't set the thermostat to 18-20 degrees, 'cause you'll pay a bill as deep as a pit and the unit will break. Experts recommend 26 degrees - that way, you neither freeze nor fry. And clean the filters, insulate the house well, so the electricity doesn't get stolen. Relax, I also have my 2008 BMW, but in my apartment it's like an oven, 'cause my mother-in-law says air conditioning is from the devil. Well, if that's the case, let's water the streets in Berceni too, maybe the neighborhood will cool down! Meanwhile, I'm off to explain to Mioara how they water in Florești, so she can see it's not just us in disaster.