Dec 21 2008
Why do I live here?
So, this morning I was literally blown away. The artic “breeze” took a hold of me and lifted me down the street. I am still windblown and freezing. I do not understand why this weather is still a shock to me. I mean I grew up in Minnesota. I am no stranger to freezing weather. Once, when I was in high school, my car got stuck in the ice while ascending the hill heading to school. Since it was before cell phones, I had to walk three blocks to school to call AAA. By the time I arrived at school, me and my carpool mates resembled the people on the plane in Alive - yes, I was prepared to go canabalistic on their asses. I have had my tears freeze in my eyelashes and a whole host of other things freeze. I guess it is like all other things in my life - even though I should be prepared for how crappy things are, I am still surprised every time I get reviewed, etc.
That being said, I think perhaps today was the coldest day I have ever experienced. The cold air was pushing against me so strongly that I could not even breath. I contemplated just giving up and going to heaven (ha wishful thinging, slash not even my religion, but you get the gist) right there on the street. It was bad.
And, I was struck with the realization that we live in a terrible place. Why do I stay in the arctic? For those of you who read my blog, you know the answer. I am too lazy and indecisive to make any real changes, but I can still ask the question. For those of you reading this blog from Chicago, Illinois, I ask you, what is wrong with you??
