*shivers*

[tigriswolf]

For the record, I am so tired of winter. It's weird that we're even having a winter. On Sunday, it stayed around 60F all day and it was so lovely. I actually couldn't wear a jacket because I started sweating! Then the cold moved back in and I am tired of it. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have to go to class; I could just curl up in my living room or something. But no. I have to go to class because I'm responsible.

I actually cut my second ever grad school class last Thursday because of the weather: I didn't feel safe walking without an actualfax winter coat, which I didn't have with me. (The first ever grad school class I cut was because I got word that my great-aunt (more like a grandma) had died.)

So, yeah. Winter. I guess I'm finally learning what that actually is. It sucks. For the record.

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[redheadforever.livejournal.com]

Layers, young and gifted Padawan. Layers of clothing. Haven't used a coat in years. Trapped air makes extra insulation, double hoodies (inbox me if you want more tips on The Layered Lifestyle).

Fine attendance is something to feel good about and part of a work ethic you'll be so glad you have later at a point when it keeps you going.

[tigriswolf]

I do have a fairly strong work ethic; as an undergrad, I felt guilty for every class I missed (almost always because I had a migraine or was sick). I think I missed maybe 5 classes in 4 years? *shrugs*

At the moment, while it's 32F outside, I'm wearing a coat on top of a hoodie on top of a shirt. I didn't have the coat last week, just the hoodie.

It's 32F right now; it's supposed to be about 75F on Monday. WTF is going on?

[zou2.livejournal.com]

I so do not miss living in snow and ice any longer. It will be near 80 here today and may reach 90 this weekend. Near perfect attendance is good, but not as important as avoiding hypothermia or a broken bone if you are not properly attired for the season. I used to wear golf shoes back when I was DC and there were ice storms. I learned this trick after a bad fall the ended up requiring knee surgery to repair.

Be brave and safe.

[tigriswolf]

Thank you!

I do actually have winter boots, mainly because it rains so much that we need waterproof shoes here.

[bugeyedmonster.livejournal.com]

I've heard from another LJer Karadin that e had a velvet cloak made for a Lord of the Rings thing, and now Karadin has actually been wearing it due to the weather.

I even saw someone in what looked like a floor length brown short plush cloak with sleeves and a hood.

I've actually worn my flannel lined winter bonnet a few times. Something like the one in the photograph on the Christian Coverings website but with the smaller brim.

And my big black leather coat. Now if only I had someway to keep a scarf pinned up in front of my mouth. All that cold air makes me cough.

[tigriswolf]

Yes, the air is so cold! That might be one of the more annoying things about it.

[lkrumwiede.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's cold. I was looking at the weather maps, and the east coast has it worse than the great plains. Hang in there. It's almost over.

[tigriswolf]

I hope so. This winter thing sucks. It's almost as bad as 100F summer days, but at least we know how to deal with those.

[lkrumwiede.livejournal.com]

You can only take off so many clothes before people start to protest. Lol

[noybusiness.livejournal.com]

I'm in the Buffalo area, where winter lasts through the first half of spring, and we're sick and tired of it. It just seems worse this year. It's so inhibiting; it makes you not want to even think about going anywhere, or even emailing or calling people or registering for things.

[tigriswolf]

On the second of our four (FOUR) snow days since the new year, I stayed in my apartment and didn't see have a face-to-face interaction with single solitary soul all day. I didn't realize until later that the reason I was so depressed that day was a combination of the gray sky and not seeing anybody.

[noybusiness.livejournal.com]

Sometimes when I was in class at university, I looked out of the window and saw nothing but whiteness.