{Actually, I meant to say I’d write a list about 10 things I love about winter. I must have typed 16 instead, and I’m going with it. Because I can totally think of 16 things, right? Right!}
. Boots – any excuse to wear comfy shoes is wonderful in my book!
. An excuse to hibernate and stay cozy.
. Fires.
. Thawing out after freezing outside. Realizing how happy you are to be inside.
. Cute hats and wool coats.
. Snow days.
. Sledding and snow hikes and just being outside in the snow.
. Sweaters – cozy and an excuse to eat a little more without anyone noticing. Summer and its short sleeve weather is still months away. Winter was made for an extra layer of fat, right?
. Icicles.
. Walking home at night amidst silently falling snow is peaceful and gorgeous.
. Candy Cane Joe Joes from Trader Joes. I love these.
. The Christmas and holiday season – I am a sucker for all the gimmicks- gingerbread lattes, peppermint mochas, Christmas music… {Although, why must it all end after Christmas? Why can’t I still belt out, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snoooow” along with the radio?}
. Hot cocoa and other warm beverages.
. That triumphant feeling I get after excavating my car from underneath a pile of snow. I feel so badass.
. Frozen waterfalls.
. The slowed pace of winter – snowy streets mean less going out, less running around, and more enjoying your tea and books.
PS: I totally found Andy Bernard’s house at Cornell this weekend:
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