Call me crazy, but I’m really enjoying the cold weather snap we’re having here in Florida. I hear people all around complain about it and see comments all over Facebook like, “I live in Florida! Why is it 20 degrees?” Probably in a month or two I’ll be so over it, but for now, I’m enjoying it. I am usually cold by nature and haven’t been enjoying the extremely cold drive into work, especially considering my heater has been on the fritz, but I love all the stuff that comes with cold weather.
Warm, fuzzy sweaters.
Fun, colorful scarves.
More hot beverages.
Fire in the fireplace.
Cuddling under big blankets.
My favorite sweat pants (not Drew’s favorite part of winter).
Christmas lights and decorations.
Buying gifts for people I love.
The sound of the space heater going, keeping me snug and warm.
Honestly, winter makes me smile. I love all these things. I know that cold weather can make some people fall into funks. I know that it’s easy for me to talk about how great the cold weather is with no 10 feet of snow piling up outside my door. I don’t have to shovel my driveway to get to work this morning. I just think there’s something beautiful about a crisp, cool, winter Florida morning. One of my other favorite things about winter is taking a walk in the cold and feeling that cold snap of air hit your cheeks… then coming home and slowly feeling the warmth return to your extremities. (Now, I tried a walk yesterday and decided it was just too cold. It will probably be a few days before I try it again.)
I am thankful for winter and all the things it brings.
Drew and I's handmade reindeer ornaments... in appropriate sizes
Drew's stocking
My stocking
Coffee in a Christmas mug
With a lid!
Our Christmas tree