For the last few days, Connecticut has been absolutely frigid. Really, soul crushingly cold. Walking to and from class requires Herculean strength. When I'm in my room, I drag my blanket around so I can wrap myself in it whenever I sit down....Every meal is a struggle, not because going to a meal means going outside (I don't *actually* have to go outside ro get to the dining hall....), but because the thought of venturing outside my blanket cocoon is downright painful. I just never seem to get warm. So I've been wearing a lot of these (at least two under everything I wear - they're actually kind of awesome. Super insulating and reeeally cheap right now), these (under my pants), and these (over my pants). I've also been drinking lots of this, and eating lots of these:
Carbs make you warmer, right?
{Desperate times call for desperate measures}
Aaanyway,
I hope the sun returns - for me, my productivity, and my waistline.
What are your tips for fending off frost? I'm running out of ideas...
Also, did you guys see this story about the frozen fire?!
So crazy.
Also, did you guys see this story about the frozen fire?!
So crazy.
Wear a hat. Helps keep the heat in the body. Really.
ReplyDeleteIt's true! They make a huge difference!
DeleteNever leaving the house. House elves. Swankets
ReplyDeleteI feel like this is one of the few things I'm an expert at. I had to get a basket to keep all my warming devices in when they threatened to take over the linen closet.
ReplyDeleteAn electric blanket. I got one for Christmas and it changed my life. It doesn't help with the leaving the house, thing, though.
Also? Furry boots.
Hot and sour soup.
Good luck!
Ahhh! An electric blanket is a good idea. I'll have to get Momo to send us some :)
DeleteCaroline got one of these for Christmas. I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!
DeleteGet pregnant!! It's like having a heater INSIDE yo' belly! And, after the wee one arrives, you can strap her on for 12 more months of personal heating convenience! Even in August.,..
ReplyDeleteMercina, please don't get pregnant yet.
DeleteWhile Kimi's arguments are extremely persuasive, I don't think I'm *quite* that desperate yet...I don't think.
DeleteAs we just went through the same cold snap here in Montreal (although it went down to -39°C at night with windchill, hopefully it wasn't that god awful for you), it seems to me like you're already an expert. Layers? Check. Hot coco? Check. The only thing you're missing is a snuggie. Or a kigurumi.
ReplyDeleteOh Natalie, that's too awful.
DeleteNatalie! How did you survive? Now I feel like a major wimp for whining....
DeleteHah! This is what it was like earlier this week; now it's only -15°C, woohoo!!
DeleteTo answer your question, Mercina:
1. Be Canadian.
2. Be a 6' tall, 170-lbs amazon with a ferociously exothermic metabolism. Seriously. For example: my boss is currently walking around the university in a winter sweater, a turtle neck, a scarf, and a t-shirt on right now to stay cozy. I'm walking around in a spaghetti strap tank top and I'm almost too warm.
3. Stay the hell inside.
4. This.
5. Really, just stay the hell inside.
6. If all else fails, SNOWSUITS. INDOORS. Coupled with an impenetrable blanket/pillow fort. (I didn't do this, but totally would if I had to)