but a hundred years to a steadfast heart, are but a day

although it's been close to a hundred years ( ok, mabye only a year) since i've written here, it feels like it's only been a day. also, if you didn't catch it, this means i have a steadfast heart. of course, if i believe this then i am banking on the words of malificent, which doesn't bode well for me.

as i was sitting in my warm down comfortor talking with emily this morning i couldn't help but miss the cold snowy death that is "WINTER IN UTAH" !!! Although i don't miss my corolla ice skating down state street, there's something dependable about the fridgid cold. for example:

1. excessive whining ( which i thoroughly enjoy)
2. hot chocolate ( any place, any time is acceptable)
3. an excuse for your friend to share her electric blanket
4. time spent with others in front of a space heater ( if you're wealthy, a fireplace)
5. laughing at people when they fall ( often times, yourself)
6. an excuse for cuddling ( surprisingly, my personal favorite)
7. more time spent with loved ones ( because everyone needs time to relate about wintery death)
8. the ability to stay inside all day and not be deemed "inactive and lazy"
9. building off of number 8.. more time for movies and board games!
10. cuter outfits ( also an excuse to shop for more layers , "I'm so cold i need a new scarf")
11. gives opportunities for cute men to give you their coat ( only happened once to me but once was enough for me)
12. comfort food time.. hoorah!
13. a reason to be thankful for spring.

so, i couldn't make it to twenty because the last seven involve winter sports and activity which, let's face it, i don't enjoy. therefore, they were left out. however, i think this is a pretty good list, and a pretty effective tool for staying positive in the winter time. i specifically enjoy number 7. there is something about winter that makes people want to spend time with others, whether it's just for the sake of whining about the weather, or just to eat food and chat. i think in winter we appreciate the simple things about other seasons, like quality time spent with friends outside in the sun.

all of these things have somehow persuaded my heart to miss the snowy cold, that had been so repulsive to me before. i suppose the lesson is: be thankful for what is there when you have it. also, to hold out for the springy part of your life.. because according to the groundhog it isn't too far away.



america stay positive!



lovelies
elizabeth