10thFebruary

In Hibernation

I wonder if people should just hibernate.  Maybe that’s why I feel so groggy from about December to April.  I woke up early and wanted to go out to the spa but it’s raining.  Don’t mind sitting in the spa in the rain but couldn’t bring myself to go out in the chilly rain to get there and stand in it while I take the cover off.  I went to bed at 10:00 which is kind of early for me and woke up at 4:45 and I feel absolutely sluggish.  Then again, it got up to 70 degrees yesterday and it’s supposed to be 60 today so I guess I really can’t blame the cold.

Uhgg…I’m going to stand in the shower for an hour or so and see if I can bring myself back to life.

6:00 - It came to me as I was getting dressed.  Undies, knee high hose, black dress slacks, black and gold silk blouse,  gold jacket, and heels.  It’s not just the warm weather of summer that I miss.  It’s the whole thing.  It’s being able to jump out of bed and throw on a pair of capris and a halter top, jump into a pair of flip flops, and do whatever I want.  It’s the flowers and the pool and home grown tomatoes.  Long lazy days of gardening and cooking out.  I miss that so much!  It’s warm today and it was warm yesterday but I’m sure everyone would think I was crazy if I went to work in a pair of capris, a tank top, and flip flops.  Sure would be fun to do it, though!

DH and I went to the store yesterday.  He was driving and I was looking.  I remarked to him, “Why do you think everything looks so ugly?  Is it all the limbs and branches piled up everywhere you look;  Combined with the mud and lack of grass and leaves?”

He said, “It’s ugly because it’s winter.”

Wish I had the nerve to go to work in a pair of bright, flowered capris, a bright pink tank top, and pink flip flops!  (hee, hee!)  Bring a little color into the picture.

5:30 - Damn!  Here I sit.  Blogging and twiddling my thumbs while I wait for everyone to get here for the monthly ROTC Booster Club Meeting.  We moved the time to 5:00 two months ago and I got here at 4:45 to find that Sarge told everyone to remind their parents that we had a meeting tonight at 6:00.  This is after I printed the time in the minutes and sent a reminder to everyone about the meeting being at 5:00.  Tell you what…I’m out of here by 6:30.  They better get ready for a fast meeting!

7 Comments

susan says 10th February @ 7:46

Think of tit this way, Patty: Ugly winter makes summer all that more beautiful.

Mud-ugg! Bought a fresh box of doggie wipes to try to keep the dog clean. I don’t know if it’s because he’s a “he” or a “dog”, but he doesn’t care one way or another how dirty he gets. When he comes in the house, his tail is a-wagging and it acts like a paint spatter effect on the walls and furniture.

Come on (dry) summer and flip-flops!

Joy says 10th February @ 8:31

You hit the nail so on the head patty! I despise winter! Hate it does not even seem strong enough. As I get older I have more and more distaste for the season. Brown, Muddy, cold, closed in, no light, no fresh warm air……… I long for the open windows that blow a warm breeze and flutter the curtains, the birds singing, cookouts, long walks in the park, fireflies , wearing NO COAT, etc……. It will be here soon. February is a short month then all we have to do is wait out March. ;)
How was the rest of your trip???
Have a great day!

islandgrl says 10th February @ 9:49

I can see you in the flowered capris and flip flops, you would probably make everyone’s day brighter….
:)

grabthebull says 10th February @ 10:21

Re: “Wish I had the nerve to go to work in a pair of bright, flowered capris, a bright pink tank top, and pink flip flops!”

Girl, you are definitely chic AND creative enough to pull that off. DO IT.

-kt

shallweshrink says 10th February @ 20:11

I was hoping you wore the pink capris!!! You are the cutest thing EVER! :)

angela says 10th February @ 20:51

I say do it too…the bright clothes!! I find something really colorful always brightens my mood–I’m even going to plan a Hawaiian day for the children soon…just to get us out of the winter slump.

inkheartmeg says 14th February @ 3:23

You should definetly do that. Everyone will be inspired to be as bright and cheery as you.


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