Battling the winter blahs

the 10 on Tuesday prompt was appropriated considering what greeted me when I landed in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon.  Honestly, winter in the south is generally not to bad-unless we several inches of snow dumped on us every 3-4 years! Last year's snow jam made us the laughing stock of the rest of the country.  The hotel I stayed in has proven to be very cozy and homey,  but I am looking forward to getting back home.  Some of the things I do-
10. Knit-winter is the perfect time to for quick cozy knits like hats, mittens and cowls.  Doing these projects in bright colors makes me happy.
  9.  Enjoying a spicy and hot beverage or one with some zing
  8.  Having a fire going in the fireplace
  7.  Making sure the blinds/curtains are always open-especially when the sun is shining!
  6.  Go for a walk-like #7 especially when the sun is shining-i like the idea of banking the good days to off set the gloomy days.
  5.  Work on quilts in bright colors-nothing better than cheery sunny fabrics
  4.  Indulge in a margarita! mmmm lime
  3.  Read a book set in a warm/sunny place or the beach
  2.  Listen to upbeat music
  1.  Remind myself that every day of winter brings me closer to spring!

power of the puffy jacket.

The weather has certainly changed in Atlanta the last couple days.  I kept going back and forth about whether I'd have enough layers to take my lunchtime walk I do NOT like to be cold.  I have book club tonight, so I really needed to get out a move a bit.  Finally, the light bulb went off-there's no reason why I couldn't wear my jacket that I wore into work today right?-duh.  So armed with tights, leggings, t-shirt, light jacket and my puffy jacket I had a wonderful walk despite the gray skies and the breeze!  Tomorrow, I will be more prepared.