Teachable Moment

I learned something today--do not complain about the temperature being 30 degrees in December.  Be thankful and satisfied, content even. Why? Because it can get soooo muuuuuch COLDER!

I think I speak for all of Ohio, much of New England and perhaps most of the mid-west when I say...I didn't know it could get this cold.  When I went to the grocery on my lunch break to pick up a few things the blustery wind took my breath away.

I have to laugh that I actually thought I could learn to run this winter.

My friend, Laura, suggested I start in the spring.  She said it was the perfect time to begin since the weather might be cold, but not too cold.  But I like being outside.  And spring is a long ways away.  And I'm not getting any thinner with it being the holidays and sugary treats being as copious as sand at the beach.  So, I started wogging (a combination of walking and jogging) on my lunch break during the last Indian Summer in November. It lasted two days. And then the temperature dropped to the thirties and I decided I needed something to cover my ears and a more substantial jacket if I was going to continue.  And then, before I had time to even pretend I was going to get those things, the temperature dropped to 12.  That's right. 12 degrees. And I'm not talking Celsius. The wind chill made it 0. Can I reiterate that? 0!!!!

Well, suffice it to say, I will not be learning how to run this winter.  But I am excited about Yoga on Tuesdays. Also, I am looking forward to my January Winter Cabin getaway (roaring fire included), and attending a seminar this February in warm and sunny Phoenix--even though I will be inside the entire time, it's the idea that counts.  Now, I just need to go somewhere nice and warm in March and I'll be set.  Any suggestions?

There is one great thing about winter, which is that it gives me a perfect excuse to stay inside.  I can stay inside and write.  If only I could turn off Battlestar Galactica...