Brrr! It has been so stinking cold lately. I have barely made it these past few days. I’ve had to bribe myself to get out of bed! Who does that? I apologize to all of those who “love” snow but I pray every night it won’t snow and inadvertantly that your wildest dreams of frolicking in cold wetness or building a snow man will not happen. If God does grant those dreams of yours and it does snow, well then my dreams of walking to class without my ears, fingers and nose falling off will be shattered. Don’t you want me to keep my ear, fingers, and nose from falling off?!
Although I joke about the cold and snow I must be completely honest with you… I just don’t like it. But I ONLY don’t like it when I have to go start my car early, walk to class, take out the trash, go to work… so, yeah basically I’m not snow’s biggest fan whenever I have to go outside. Here is a picture of me before trecking into the wilderness of Muncie’s streets to head to Cooper Science Building…
After two scarves, two pairs of gloves, two pairs of socks, jeans over leggings, and a parka I think I am ready… I’m not. Despite my hopeful idea of staying warm after all my preparation, my eyeballs still froze from the intense light snow flurries! Good thing I had brought my sunglasses with me to combat this wintery attack. Genius! I beat the snow. Snow – 27 points… Sally – 1.7 points.
Although I freeze all the time, I am completely THANKFUL for my jacket, my home, the little amout of heat I can find, etc. This time of year has to be the worst time for those who are homeless and in extreme need. Athough I kid about all the measures I go through to stay warm and still end up being cold, on the way to class I repeat to myself to, “Be thankful Sal…Be thankful for your jacket, your gloves, you are able bodied,” etc. I just try to keep life in perspective, you know?
Life can always be worse than what it is. Be thankful this holiday season. Tell those that you are thankful for that you care about them.
Be blessed!
Sally
