Winter

You know, I actually like the cold. According to Paddle (my iPad), it's 32 degrees right now and it feels like 19 with the wind chill. And I'm okay with that. I get to use several blankets. I wear my hoodie to bed. I had an excuse to buy an all new wardrobe including three really awesome coats* and some fabulously long socks and seven pairs of Converse**. And it reminds me of most of the places I grew up that I remember. I think I'm genetically predisposed toward cold climates-- I definitely take after the Irish and welsh side more than the Cuban one!

All of this doesn't keep me from complaining or taking twice as long to get going in the morning, but I also spend the whole cold season not missing the heat, and not feeling like I'm fighting reality for my living preferences. It's much better and easier to layer on than it is to take clothes off when it's hot out.

Maybe I'll wear my greatcoat tomorrow.



*a peacoat with green lining, a long almost-peacoat with red stitching, and a fantastic vintage 70s greatcoat that looks like something the Doctor would wear and goes almost to my ankles.
**I hadn't intended to get so many, but I kept getting sniped, so I bid on a bunch, and I won a bunch (not the red ones, though, so I'll have to get them later). My brother is going to custom design a pair or two for me since I have some to spare.


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