It’s 7:30 a.m. 15 minutes ago, I woke up, thought about all the things I needed to get done today, both at home and out-and-about. I finally thought of the perfect gifts for my kids, decided what to make for dinner Christmas Eve and that we would run to the grocery store after I went to the gym and worked out.
I was just getting ready to set my intention for the day, something I usually do before I even get out of bed, but today my monkey mind was in full active motion. I grabbed my phone to jot down the gift ideas and shopping list on my notepad, and to check out the temperature to see how cold it was outside. I was greeted with negative 20 degrees.
That’s cold, even for Minnesota, that’s cold! I live in the cities, not in the hinterlands. My monkey mind immediately stopped, and my intention for the day became instantly clear. Just Be, Just Stop, Just Sit, Just Rest.
Perspective. My family and friends are all safe and sound living in homes with working furnaces, our critters are indoor animals (although, I felt very much for my dog this morning when I let her out), It’s going to be a sunny day, already there is a beautiful sunrise, and it will do me worlds of good to rest after the week I’ve had.
Perspective. Minus 20 degrees can provide excellent perspective.
Disclaimer: Minnesotans tend to have a lot of chutzpah when it comes to weather. We are made of tough stuff living in the north. I wouldn’t be surprised if in a few hours we brave the tempurature, run an errand and say, “weather, what weather…ohhh, it’s not too bad, at least there’s no wind.”
Now THAT’S a very good New Year’s! Maybe this one will equally as celebratory. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too! We even got bolder after that and got into our swimsuits to sit in a hot tub, outdoors!!! Slipping on ice on occasion as well from where people had gotten in and out and it froze. We may have drunk too much. LOL
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a great story! I’m soooo glad your face didn’t freeze off! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
I experienced so cold in Wisconsin once and I remember the radio telling people not to be out for more than 15 minutes or your face would freeze or something like that, so we “Ran” in to the restaurant, hoping that was fast enough. LOL. Later, we would spend New Years Eve, in Monarch Colorado at -12 and ring in the New Year with hot toddies on the back porch watching fireworks and the downhill torch light parade. Fortunately, there were toasty individuals all around. My face didn’t freeze off.
LikeLiked by 1 person
๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ LOVE you!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Be safe and comfort yourself
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha!! That’s made me LOL ๐๐ “Crikey” exclaimed Alexis. “This weather is just not appropriate for a precious poppet like my friend. She isn’t called “Summer” for nothing! My girl needs heat!” ๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
Okay…can I use Crikey and Poppet in the same sentence? I hope so!! Teach me a sentence using both words. I hope all is well as you take a step back and breathe. I love you Mrs Poppet. ๐๐๐ค๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s hardcore! Crikey. It’s been unseasonably mild here, about 10 degrees (plus) What difference is 30 degrees between friends?! Pretty massive actually lol ๐ Bless you. I’m glad the temperature made you realise slowing down and relaxing was a good thing to do ๐๐คโค
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ahhhh, 55 (shorts weather) Have a good day! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s going to reach 55 only for today. That’s summer weather for you! Stay warm while running your errands.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can only wonder what that feels like. Never experienced that low temperature ever๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazon looks really, really good today! ๐
LikeLike
yes…although I think it’s warmed up to minus 16 now. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! That is freezing cold. ๐ I like your idea to enjoy the warmth of your home today. I shop Amazon from my bed. Cozier. ๐ Oh well, guess you will have to bundle up soon. Only one week left! โค
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wowwww even too cold
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly. That’s what New Delhi is like for 7/12 months!
For us, December is bliss.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my, I just looked up what 49 degrees celsius..120 degrees? Whoa…thats burning HOT!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really would. Believe me, the summer sun (imagine 49 degree Celsius with UV index 10 coupled with humidity) hurt way more than snow! (At least that’s what I think) :p
LikeLiked by 1 person
โ๏ธ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, you would? I would love to live in Tahiti! โ๏ธ
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome! And yes we certainly are a special breed!. It really is a beautiful day to look out at from the warmth of our homes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha, really? I’d love to experience sub-zero temperatures. -20 should be better than 49!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great piece. To paraphrase the words of the late music icon, Prince, his thoughts on Minnesota winters were similar to this: “I like the cold weather, it keeps the bad people away”…..although it is unclear about whom he was referring to. Merry Christmas!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think we survive by having a really warped sense of humor! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
-20?! I’d never know *how* humans survive such brutal weather. I freeze to death at 5 degrees!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right?!? But the sun’s shining and at least there’s no wind. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wtf! -20ยฐ๐ฎ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahahaha I get it! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right?!? Its almost laughable, or maybe Im experiencing that weird uncomfortable WTF, I choose to live here laugh. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
You can keep ALL that coldness! -5 is good enough for me hahaha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank You for the huge laughter and smile this morning when I read your comment. We are a special breed aren’t we?!? Stay warm the rest of the day, enjoy the sun โ๏ธ
LikeLiked by 2 people
I hope this doesn’t travel to New York. Stay warm and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ๐
LikeLike
Funny, we were about to put our dog out and I knew it was cold, so I warned my husband the dog shouldn’t be out too long. Then I looked at the temp. -4 but feels like -26. We are next door in WI. This is the kind of weather that makes your nose hairs freeze instantly the moment you’re out the door๐!
LikeLike
I just got home from work. I was talking to my mom like I do every morning on my way home. As I was walking into my building I said, “at least there’s no wind”. Minnesotan through and through ๐ Enjoy your day of rest.
LikeLiked by 2 people
God Bless you! And I thought New York City weather was brutal. Folks in your state are made out of tough stuff!! Happy Holidays!!
LikeLiked by 1 person