Climbing in Skirts

It's cold!

The holidays are approaching. The media and it evil advertisements are doing their best to convince people that they should be spending time with family and friends (and spending lots of money of family and friends). It won't be long before they bring back the Cambell's soup and Maxwell house ads.

When winter comes I prefer hibernation. I like cold. But not Texas cold (I am from the north so I can say that. The cold here is different). I don't hang out at home and sleep all winter (although I do get a little more sleep during the winter). I tend to be a little more active around the house. Baking, remodelling, sewing, etc... Eventually cabin fever sets in and I will decide to give myself a makeover (cut my hair short or debate getting my nose pierced). But overall, I spend a lot of time in the house.

Why hibernate? The holidays (or maybe its allergies) make me grumpy (and when I am little miss grumpy pants I know that I should just stay away from large groups of people). It starts with Thanksgiving. I haven't had a good relationship with this holiday. I am usually sick. Very sick. A few years, I was sick to the point where I have passed out from some sort of sinus infection induced vertigo. Christmas isn't so bad. Although I am a big fan of giving/receiving gifts year round.

How long does this hibernation thing last? For the last few years it has ended just around SXSW. Groundhog's day is too early. It's best to stay hidden until after Valentine's.