Cold

I was warned. People said I was crazy to want to live where it was cold. Ray and I said we can take the cold, it's the heat we can't stand! They said I wasn't used to it any more, I wouldn't be able to adjust. I said I didn't mind the snow.

And really, at first, I didn't mind. It was cold, but I was dressed for it. It was invigorating. The flurries were beautiful. But now, I am too cold all the time. The last few days, it was rarely above freezing outside and the wind was around 20 mph or more! My fingers were cold inside my warm gloves, the wind found my neck between my scarf and my collar...my nose is cold, the tips of my ears are cold. My toes are cold inside my heavy shoes.

My skin is dry and I rub vast amounts of cream on myself every night and morning. My neck and shoulders hurt from hunching against the cold. The walking that I was excited about is misery. I can't wait to get out of the cold and hate having to walk half a mile to get to the train. It's cold on the train too and in the office. I have things overdue at the library, which is not far at all, but I am not going to be out a minute more than I have to! I don't suppose they will accept the cold as an excuse to not pay the fines.

It is lovely and warm in my apartment; the electric baseboard heat works beautifully. I don't know what the electric bill will be like; I haven't paid the first one yet. I cook big chunks of meat in my oven for hours and the place is warm and smells good. I just never want to go out. It's nice in my bed, warm and comfortable, even without my sweet hubby. I can read a book a day easily. I can't wait to get home and change out of my clothes and into comfy slippers and relax.

The days are getting longer and I like to watch the tree outside my window, catching the last rays of sun when I get home (I try to work 9-3, so I am home before dark). The snow is beautiful to watch from inside! I am sure it will be a little warmer soon. It has to, so I can buy more food!

Oh, no! The high for the next 3 days is supposed to be 30...and it's probably going to snow on Saturday.

Hmm, I might have to rethink this plan...