My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Contrary to how most people feel about Winter…I LOVE it!
I truly believe that I must have been a penguin in my last life, because physically - I feel at my best when I’m cold.
Now, I don’t mean 40 degrees cold…I’m talking teens to single digits. I’m especially fond of those blistery, snowy days when the chill factor is below zero, and it feels as though the wind is tearing the skin off my face with razor blades.
(I must have been a penguin into S&M)
The cold makes me feel so alive and vibrant. My entire “being” feels more open.
Not only do I love how Winter makes me feel, but I also love how the snowfall makes the city look.
It’s like being inside one of those glass snow globes and someone shakes the hell out of it. All those big flakes of confetti falling from the sky, swirling and dancing around the street lights, transforming the city into a Magical Winter Wonderland. All the grime and filth has suddenly vanished; being replaced with white globs of cake frosting. During the day, when the sun hit’s the snow just right, it all sparkles like diamond dust.
Another thing that I love about Winter, is the fact that it keeps the city people off the streets. Especially in this city, where most of it’s inhabitants act as if the cold and snow are a retched curse from the Gods - and they will perish, dare they step outside.
Even the rainfall paralyses the people here.
(but I guess if you’re made of marzipan…..)
During the Winter, I sleep better too. All snuggled in my bed with 4 pillows, a fleece blanket, and my teddy bear - I sleep so soundly and peacefully.
Oh…and I love Winter food. Stews, bread and butter, soups, hot apple cider…all the things that make my nose runny.
About 3 years ago, I went on a 7 day retreat in the mountains. The temperature never got above 20 degrees and the snow was bountiful. I spent 7 days making snow angels and taking pictures of them.
(Oh…did I tell you it was a mental institution?)
Anyway…I can’t help it…I’m a snow bunny in heat.
And for those of you who HATE Winter…just think of ME during the summer…and know that I will be suffering like you are, now.
But until then….too bad.
Photo: Sidereal
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