For years I have attempted to convince myself that I don't mind winter and the lovely bitter cold weather that comes along with it ~ which I really don't mind if it includes being at the top of a mountain with skis on. But with the forecast of snow in the plans for tonight I am rethinking the reason I try to convince myself that being cold is good. I finally figured it out. Do you realize the amount of clothing you can wear in cold weather? I can cover up my arms that have taken on a life of their own if raised to wave to someone. I can wear layers that cover up this belly that I look at and wonder when I ever thought it was OK to allow it to not fit inside my pants I wear but instead ooze out over the top and I can cover up these thighs that would make people believe I have competed in speed racing at the Olympics. Ahhh... that's why I love cold weather.
As spring is on the horizon and less clothes are required I will once again be required to be creative in "attempting" to fool myself and those around me into believing that I'm actually not that big that it's that big Hawiaan blouse with the big flowers that make me look 30 pounds heavier...
So come on baby... bring it on! I'm getting rid of this extra mini me that has attached itself to me in the form of flab and I'm slipping into some shorts this summer!!! (A little bummed I missed the window of wearing those little butt showing shorts - now that would be a goal to strive for but at 50 I apologize for giving anyone close to me that split second image).
Come on summer - this year I'll be ready for you!!!
Might I give you just one more reason to think it's okay to be cold!?! Your body has to burn calories to keep you warm! Tada! I only like winter slightly better! TGILIF (Thank God I live in FL)!
ReplyDeleteGood point Michele! I'm turning my heat back to 56 - sorry kids!!
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