Monday

What a weekend.  It came so fast and then finished even faster.  I accomplished very little.  I did take some photos of my gals for our Christmas card and practically froze in the process.  There has got to be something that I can do to get through this cold.  Any ideas?

Every year I try to line up stuff to do during the winter and every year, the cold keeps me inside.  Even though we're about to get sub-zero temps, I'm sure some of you still go out there and get after it.  How do you do it?  How do you motivate yourself to go outside when everything is saying stay in?  I'd love to know what your guys have to say about the cold.  Until then, stay warm.

Peace

Wordless Wednesday

Snowy snowmen...you like??

How much more can one person take??

So I'm officially depressed.  I live in one of the more coldest places in the world and I'm done.  I can't even think about anything else, I can't focus on anything else, I can't talk about anything else.  This weather has finally broke me.  So much so, that I am going to bring everyone down with me. ****The following images are horrifying. Viewer discretion is advised.****

I"m sorry.

hey boys...

QUILTED JACKETS Check out these images of quilted jackets.  These down filled jackets are quite thin but can keep a lot of heat in.  They're warm, layer well, and look great!  Would you try one?  What do you think?

the fresh perspective...

Cold, colder, coldest.

We're practically flirting with her, trying not to let her win.  Trying not to let her win by wearing your light jacket or skipping out on a scarf/toque/gloves?  Pretending not to feel her when you go out first thing in the morning.  She's there, she's already waiting.

We play this game every year.  I know my part well.  It starts with denial.  I pretend she's not coming (I know she'll come, but I still play).  Then I say, "Not yet, I'm not ready for you yet.  Just wait!" (at this point, I know it's all for naught, but I still play).

Then before I know it, we're together and it feels like it'll never end.  It feels like an eternity when the snow falls and all the temperatures drop.  It feels so intense when you're standing there in her presence and you feel your warm parts slowly cooling off.  In that moment I feel the utmost respect for her and realize that she is very serious.

She is so serious she makes me reach for scarf/toque/gloves.  She makes we want to put on the thickest sweater and then curl into a blanket, next to a fire.  She makes we want to be close to others.  She makes me want hot, warm and comforting things.  She makes me love Christmas and winter wonderlands.

As much as we fight, we both need each other.  We need each other to play our parts properly.

That's the fresh perspective...

hey boys...

Chilly City I think that I thought that the worst was over and I was wrong.  The cold has taken me to new lows and now I'm counting down the days till I can wear no socks.  Yesterday was SOOOO awful, and as I loaded up my car with groceries and ran the cart back to it's shed, I instantly felt better when I realized that as cold as it was, I wasn't that cold!

I broke down last year and bought a proper parka.  I make sure that I ALWAYS keep the mittens in the parka's pocket and I purchased a jacket that came with a hood.  This was just in case I ever forgot my toque.  I also splurged on some leather Sorels.  The jig is up, I live in Winnipeg and even though spring is supposed to be springing, we all know we have about 3 more weeks of iciness before she arrives.

Until last year I never wanted a parka because I wanted to look stylish at all times... I don't know if it's my age, or what, but I'm over being cold.  Boys, there are great parkas out there that you can find that are stylish and function quite well.  Also, if you play your cards right and make your purchase now, you're sure to save up to 70% of the cost as most stores are preparing for their spring/summer fashions.

If you haven't made the switch to a proper parka and you live in Manitoba, all the best to you...

peace