Winter and I just don't agree. I despise the cold, it feels like it's constantly gray outside, and it makes me sad. Not to mention I live in a city, which means I walk almost everywhere I go and almost get knocked over by the wind at least once a week. My bed becomes more and more tempting and I quickly become grossly unproductive. However, I like to think I'm a generally positive person and try to look at the bright side of things. So, for my fellow winter-haters out there, here are some little things that make the winter season bearable.
1. Soup (and other warm foods)
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Let's just face it: soup, hot chocolate, and casseroles just aren't the same when it's hot outside. There's nothing like a warm meal on a cold day.
2. Sweaters, scarves, and boots
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They're comfortable and cute. What else could you ask for? I'm always looking for new, fashionable articles of clothing to protect me from the bitter cold.
3. Winter Sports
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You can't ski, snowboard, snow-tube, or ice skate outside when it's 70 degrees. Fact.
4. The scenery
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Whether you live in a city, in the suburbs, or in the middle of nowhere, the moment right after it snows is stunning. Everything is still and it looks like the earth is sleeping under a big white blanket.
5. Playing in the snow
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Some of my favorite memories with my sisters are making snowmen, sledding in our backyard, and throwing snowballs at each other.
6. More hermit time
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When it's warm outside, I need to be outside or I feel like I'm wasting a beautiful day. During winter on the other hand, I have no shame in not leaving my house all day. Sometimes two days if I'm being honest. It also leaves more time for self-care, which we all need.
7. Cuddling
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I mean, cuddling with a loved one or a pet is great in any season, but it's marginally better when it's cold outside. If it's snowing, even better...love those hallmark vibes am I right? Also, less of a chance for sweating on each other.
8. No Mosquitoes
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I don't need to say anything else. I mean I know every creature has a purpose for the good of the earth, but we can all agree that not having to worry about bug bites for a few months is pretty cool.
9. Pretty lights
Kirstin Ortiz
If you've never packed your family in a car and drove around a neighborhood looking at Christmas lights...try it next December because it's beautiful and perfect.
10. The holidays
Kirstin Ortiz
Sure, gifts and big meals are great, but the cheer of the holidays and seeing family/friends that you haven't seen in months brings a magical feeling like no other time of the year.
