it is COLD. like high of 32 degrees cold. wind chill of 19 cold.
my dad is laughing cause as a smart mouth teen i used to riff on how i didn't believe in wind chill because if it was 20 degrees then it felt like 20 degrees.
i take back those words now.
what is distressing me is that this is as cold as i go - or more accurately used to go.
this is as cold as it was in the nc mountains during my post-xmas holidays.
this was as cold as it was in prague and budapest when i visited in january 2004.
this isn't a three week trip.
this is my life.
my cold life.
question: how does one stay warm in the car and walking between buildings in dress clothes?
i can stay (relatively) warm in jeans but not in dress pants.
i don't think they make flannel lined dress pants for women.
so anyone out there with any hints for how to stay warm - when its going to be 15 tonight (argh!)- then please pass them along to this south texas girl lost in the midwest.
:)
So seriously you need to invest in some cuddle duds. They won't cling to your dress pants like long johns will. They make black and white so its nice. Also make sure you keep a couple dryer sheets with just in case things are little staticy (is that even a word?).
ReplyDeleteFinally, invest in a nice pair of winter boots- I suggest NorthFace. The pair I have you can wear with nylons and your feet will be completely warm. You stay nice and toasty while maintaining the crucial balance of walking and carrying a child. Carry your work shoes in your bag.
For more tips on seriously cold winter living you know how to find me.