It's been a while since I wrote. My friend over at Teach A Fish knows I struggle with maintaining my blog. She challenged me to post 7 blog entries in 7 days. Here's where she got the idea.
So, I wondered what I should write about.
I started with updating my Profile information. I have discovered that I may be less ENFP and More ENFJ, or that I vacillate between the two, or something, So, I changed that part. Then I realized that ALL THREE of my kids have had birthdays since I last posted (for SHAME!), so I changed that part.
Then it was the moment of truth - time to actually update this blog.
I thought I might sit here and rant about any number of trials and interesting-to-me-only challenges I am facing lately, but then decided that a general rant about something everyone could get behind was in order.
So, I am picking on the weather.
Let me tell you, I am the biggest "cooler weather" fanatic around. By the end of summer, I am ready to embrace the crisp, fall air and break out the turtlenecks and textured sweaters. Typically, Michigan winters barely phase me. I take a coat with me when I go places, sure, but I am very likely to leave it in the car or leave it behind wherever I go, since I hardly feel the need to wear it.
Not this year.
This year, I have realized that I really, REALLY like 30 Degree Winter, I desperately, VEHEMENTLY dispise 17 Degree With A Windchill Of -25 Winter.
Husband has always talked of an eventual move to FLA. In the past, realizing I'd be missing 30 Degree Winter should we make such a move, I have poo-poo'd his suggestions that we become snow birds.
This year, when he offhandedly mentioned a "someday" move to Arizona, I started sending him Tuscon's promising ZIllow listings.
You know it's bad when I want out, folks.
Okay. So, I've complained about the weather. Now I feel guilty for introducing negativity into your day. So, I guess I'll try to end this update with something positive.
ON A POSITIVE NOTE: One day (and only one), last week, it was 40 degrees. I threw my jacket on the ground, opened the sunroof, and turned the Satellite radio to the 80's station. It was simply glorious. Of course, I closed the sunroof right away. However, it was still REALLY SUNNY inside the Tahoe and I was in a GREAT mood.
It felt so good to have my "normal" MI winter back.
Normal Michigan Winter, I want you back for good!!
That day was the ONLY day in more than a month that it was above freezing! !!!!!
ReplyDeleteOver the last few years, I've come to realize that I want to be a snowbird. I don't want to be an old lady shut in because of snow and freezing temps.
Sno Birds R Us, Lisa. Stash and I are considering AZ. They have great homeschool laws. Though, I suppose that would matter little if 1. the kids were grown or B. we kept MI residency.,,
DeleteI'm with you, there, sista! It's been a miserable winter. On the bright side: I learned to crochet because my feet were so cold and I wanted slippers (probably wouldn't have even considered crocheting without the cold winter), AND all the cancellations for bad weather have allowed me little breathers and time to catch up when I need it. But eh, I'm really not all that thrilled by this winter and I'm just hanging in there until we can get our next 30 deg day.
ReplyDeleteI have some thoughts on the enfp / enfj thing, but its sort of a fluffy idea. I'd love to confuse you with it, lol!
YES let's discuss. Perhaps tomorrow?
DeleteThanks for pointing out a bright side. Your bright side is much brighter than my friend's. She says 'the 45 day forecast looks GREAT.' I'm all, like, FORTY FIVE DAYS?!?!??!?! lol