Nov 12
Why so cold?
I don’t think I’m ready for winter yet. Part of it is that I need a WINTER coat - not the wool and angora blend fall coat that I currently have. But a new winter coat represents yet another expense that I can’t think about right now.
New tires will be needed before the snows come (since they might this winter) and that’s a nice chunk of change since I traded up for the 16″ tires/wheels (on the touring edition of my car) instead of the standard (read: cheaper) 15″.
Also, I shouldn’t need to layer on three blankets to feel warm enough — with the heat on. I think that’s my own problem. Temperatures that feel warm to normal people still feel quite chilly to me. I used to think it was because my circulation was poor because I didn’t get enough exercise; that excuse, however, is no longer valid. I’m getting a solid amount of exercise, so why am I still cold all the time? My friend suggested (all too kindly) that it might be the decrease in body fat; seriously, that’s nice for him to suggest, but couldn’t be further from the truth.
Anyway, tonight I am cold and tired and trying very much to keep my game face on for yet another day. Having distractions these last two nights (that distraction being climbing in both cases) is the only thing that’s kept me from spending the evenings sitting around crying and feeling like a sorry-ass-piece-of-shit. Instead, I have exciting new bits of torn skin, bruises and soreness in my arms.
The pain reminds us we’re alive, yes?
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