I enjoyed this conversation very much, as someone who happens to love all seasons (actually, summer is my least favorite, but I don’t hate it). What I particularly love about winter is 1) I do really love the holiday season and yet 2) I love the deep breath we get to take after the holidays, where we have permission to slow down and get cozy. I’ve also been doing more of what she suggests: dressing more appropriately for the cold and getting outside for fresh air. For Solstice this year, I got a fake fur-lined baseball hat with ear flaps so my head and ears are nice and warm and the bill of the hat helps block out some light. It’s been a game changer. I wear fleece-lined leggings and my long coat. And it’s really refreshing to get out when the air is super chilled.
Thanks, Amy. A fake fur-lined baseball hat with ear flaps sounds amazing. I agree, holidays and the cozy January slowdown are the best parts of winter. I struggle with April the most, which feels like it should be spring, but is an extension of winter up here. Maybe I'll get myself a fur-lined baseball cap this April as baseball season begins!
I enjoyed this conversation very much, as someone who happens to love all seasons (actually, summer is my least favorite, but I don’t hate it). What I particularly love about winter is 1) I do really love the holiday season and yet 2) I love the deep breath we get to take after the holidays, where we have permission to slow down and get cozy. I’ve also been doing more of what she suggests: dressing more appropriately for the cold and getting outside for fresh air. For Solstice this year, I got a fake fur-lined baseball hat with ear flaps so my head and ears are nice and warm and the bill of the hat helps block out some light. It’s been a game changer. I wear fleece-lined leggings and my long coat. And it’s really refreshing to get out when the air is super chilled.
Thanks, Amy. A fake fur-lined baseball hat with ear flaps sounds amazing. I agree, holidays and the cozy January slowdown are the best parts of winter. I struggle with April the most, which feels like it should be spring, but is an extension of winter up here. Maybe I'll get myself a fur-lined baseball cap this April as baseball season begins!