Living in the midwest is an all consuming, never ending battle of ups and downs. The weather is horendous in the winter and you think after living 33 years in the midwest I would be used to these crazy winters, but I'm not. This winter we have reached the lowest temps at -50 with windchill! I can't comprehend why we put up with this torture. I would like to live somewhere where the weather is more stable and significantly warmer. However, in reality, I will probably live in the midwest for the rest of my life :-(. We all jokingly state we are going to move south. When I say it I am dead serious. I would love to move south, but the fact is I am scared of the unknown. I have never traveled outside the surrounding states (MN, SD, NE, IA, and just driving through WI and IL). I am used to the norm of midwest living and I am scared to change it up now, as it is all I have ever known.
The main issue I foresee is my husband. He was born and raised in the same town we are living in today. To convince him and myself to boil down and stop procascinating the decision to move is more work than I could ever imagine. Sure we would miss our family, friends, and co-workers, but we could adapt and meet new people. We could come home and visit at least once a year, or more if we can afford it! I want to get out of this treacherous weather. I want warmth year round and beaches within driving distance (perhaps near an ocean). I want to get out of the midwest.
Well wish me luck in my dream of escaping the unbearable winter blues that accompany most of us who know what midwest living is all about!!!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Minnesota is the new Alaska!
Did you hear the latest...Minneosta is the new Alaska. With the current temp being -13 (before windchill) Minnesota is officially colder than Alaska (currently 35 in Juneau). What is the midwest coming to? I know we are known for our cold winters, but this is just ridiculous. If you look up the temp in Antartica right now, the coldest temp currently is -25...We are not far off from that. I am feeling like I need to build an igloo and get me a parka made from the fur of polar bears or wolves.
The Minneosta governor called off school for the whole state on Saturday before the cold had even hit. We have officially reached the coldest temps in decades.
My advice to all is stay home and warm if possible. The news is saying 5-10 minutes outside can cause frostbite and hypothermia...no thanks!! My boss has thankfully told me to stay home today, which I am eternally grateful for...I would not want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with these frigid temps! And for God's sake please do not take your children out in this crap unless you absolutely have to!
The funniest thing about this situation is that my brother, sister in law, and nephews just returned home from being in California. My sis in law told me yesterday they were praying for a delayed flight...I affectionately told her "F*** you b**** you have to come and endure these cold a** temps like the rest of us since you didn't listen to me and bring back some of the California sun!" Of course she laughed, but little does she know I was dead serious!!!
I am officially declaring that I absolutely, positively, undeniably hate winter. I am seriously considering moving south (way south, like Hawaii) where I will never have to deal with snow, ice, and frigid temperatures again!!
Stay safe and warm the next couple of days! Remember its not worth risking your life over!!! God bless you all!
The Minneosta governor called off school for the whole state on Saturday before the cold had even hit. We have officially reached the coldest temps in decades.
My advice to all is stay home and warm if possible. The news is saying 5-10 minutes outside can cause frostbite and hypothermia...no thanks!! My boss has thankfully told me to stay home today, which I am eternally grateful for...I would not want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with these frigid temps! And for God's sake please do not take your children out in this crap unless you absolutely have to!
The funniest thing about this situation is that my brother, sister in law, and nephews just returned home from being in California. My sis in law told me yesterday they were praying for a delayed flight...I affectionately told her "F*** you b**** you have to come and endure these cold a** temps like the rest of us since you didn't listen to me and bring back some of the California sun!" Of course she laughed, but little does she know I was dead serious!!!
I am officially declaring that I absolutely, positively, undeniably hate winter. I am seriously considering moving south (way south, like Hawaii) where I will never have to deal with snow, ice, and frigid temperatures again!!
Stay safe and warm the next couple of days! Remember its not worth risking your life over!!! God bless you all!
Friday, January 3, 2014
Resloutions
Happy New Year to everyone. I am sur everyone has their New Year's Resolutions ready and roaring to go. What are yours? Get into shape? Quit smoking? Save money? Why so we torture ourselves with these silly resolutions that we are bound to break within the first couple of weeks. I am dumbfounded, becasue I like everyone else have a lit of things I want to achieve this year, but fear of failing is weighing on my mind.
My list starts with Continuing to Get Into Shape..I joined a local gym at the beginning of September and faithfully go 3-5 times a week. However, last week I did not go once because I was so busy. On Monday and weighed in and actually lost a pound despite my fears of Holiday weight gain. I am gurently at 39.5 pounds lost. I am super proud of myself and hope to continue working towards a healthier, leaner me!
Second on my list is Quit Smoking. This is the one that scares me becuse they say when you quit smoking you gain a lot of weight...What?! I just lost a bunch I do not want to gain it back. I have not tried to start this goal yet, but it is on my to do list for the year. I guess I will just have to try to up my workout regimen to counter the gain that is inevitable to come!!
Third goal is Save Money! This one is important because my mother in law wants us all to go to Mexico next Christmas. Not sure that is my ultimate destination, but a goal nonetheless. I have never been anywhere outside the surrounding states of Minnesota. The places I've been include South Dakota, Minneosta, Iowa, Nebraska, and just driving through Wisconsin just into Illinois (about 15 minutes from Chicago). Pretty lame I know, but here's to reaching my goal of traveling somewhere by plane in 2014!
Finally, the ultimate goal for me...Start a Family. I know that there is only so much I can do to accomplish this goal, but I plan on doing my part everyday until it is achieved...Shoul dbe loads of fun!!!
Well, that is enough for today. I hope all of you reach your goals this year!!! Here's to a much better year in 2014!!!
My list starts with Continuing to Get Into Shape..I joined a local gym at the beginning of September and faithfully go 3-5 times a week. However, last week I did not go once because I was so busy. On Monday and weighed in and actually lost a pound despite my fears of Holiday weight gain. I am gurently at 39.5 pounds lost. I am super proud of myself and hope to continue working towards a healthier, leaner me!
Second on my list is Quit Smoking. This is the one that scares me becuse they say when you quit smoking you gain a lot of weight...What?! I just lost a bunch I do not want to gain it back. I have not tried to start this goal yet, but it is on my to do list for the year. I guess I will just have to try to up my workout regimen to counter the gain that is inevitable to come!!
Third goal is Save Money! This one is important because my mother in law wants us all to go to Mexico next Christmas. Not sure that is my ultimate destination, but a goal nonetheless. I have never been anywhere outside the surrounding states of Minnesota. The places I've been include South Dakota, Minneosta, Iowa, Nebraska, and just driving through Wisconsin just into Illinois (about 15 minutes from Chicago). Pretty lame I know, but here's to reaching my goal of traveling somewhere by plane in 2014!
Finally, the ultimate goal for me...Start a Family. I know that there is only so much I can do to accomplish this goal, but I plan on doing my part everyday until it is achieved...Shoul dbe loads of fun!!!
Well, that is enough for today. I hope all of you reach your goals this year!!! Here's to a much better year in 2014!!!
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