The Winter Descends...

Today was the first day of stickin' snow. It snowed/hailed for a very short time a few days ago, but today was slushy, almost icy, windy and cold...and it's only just beginning. Snow is so pretty...especially if you can look at it through a window or play in it, but trudging through it on your way to work isn't nearly as cute or fun.

Luckily, after the tri-packing disaster that caused the loss of most of my winter goods, I've restocked on the winter gear front. I've got a great winter coat with big hood (it's even waterproof so that slushy rain/snow is no problem!) and a good pair of mittens (a few thinner gloves to wear underneath). I'm working on the boots/scarf/hat combo, but that should be along shortly. After Taiwan's super mild winter/high heat summer, I'm really concerned about losing digits in the -40 degree weather! I'm not sure my body can take it! We'll see, but you may want to start thinking up some nicknames for me in the event that I lose any fingers or toes to frostbite. Some personal favorites are Stubby Jones, 2 Phalange, or 7 digit Bridget.