Winter 2015 Check list

  

I have given up on any hope for an early spring, so to tide myself over until Mother Nature decides to take some Advil and bring back the warmth here are a few things to assure me that my winters from here on will be well tolerated.

     1.  Cozy knits.  A good turtleneck is worth its weight in wool, fleece, and Botox.  Here is my #1 goto item to keep from getting a sore throat.  No need for lipstick.  Also good for hiding weight gain, pointy chin, acne, unwanted facial hair, and concealing secrets.

       
    2.  Boots that are furry in and out, preferably dark brown or black to hide any of the dirt, grime or salt that I need to walk through.  Having survived this winter I've learned one thing.  If I'm going to spend money on one good item, it's going to be boots.  Something warm, stylish, and I won't get sick of looking at 13 snowstorms later.                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                     

3.  Warmth should be felt within, but not without a hearty helping of Starbucks.  No iced treats until the temp has reached 60.  Something warm and strong to keep me alert and toasty during those below freezing mornings when I'm crying louder than the kids because I don't want that frosty kiss of sub-zero wind chill.  

4.  Since Starbucks doesn't discriminate on calories, and I could easily see myself putting on the pounds having everything delivered (including take-out), physical activity is very important. I'd make sure to have an insulated tunnel to Adele Khaski's gym.  This trainer is what you get if you were to cross Redbull,  Nike, and Wonder Woman.   This woman thinks and modifies her workouts as she teaches, before you have the opportunity to get comfortable (or lazy) with a workout-she changes it up on you!  What I've learned  training with Adele is as long as you can smack out the 'I can't' in the brain, your body can do almost anything.  A winter workout that includes any of Adele's workouts-circuit, strengthening and conditioning, kickboxing, or boot camp will change your attitude about trying on bathing suits for summer.

 

     5.  In the case that the winter of 2014 was just a sampling of the winter's we can expect in the future...I'd have to be able to go to sleep laughing. The Odd Couple has always proven itself to be an excellent laugh.                  

6.  I love this find, the snow wovel.  No back pain with the lift, no boredom with shoveling.  I dunno, I may start to enjoy the idea of snow with this contraption.






7.  Without music, I don't think anything in life would be the same.  There are so many artists I have to thank throughout my adolescent years(and now) who were able to understand me when I felt no one in my life could.  So with 10 feet of snow, as long as I had some nice tunes, it could continue.

Cool hiding spot.

8. With all the snow days that come along with twenty feet of snow, I'll have to build a special nook for myself to hide, just to have a little bit of me time (because there is no 'me' in mommy).

I'm sure that there will be plenty of add ons to this list before the first snow of 2015 hits, but here in the throws of our possible 13th snow storm of 2014 I'm learning, you can never be too prepared.  Jack Frost, hit me with your best shot....I'll be prepped for next year.