SNOW: Pros & Cons

It started to snow just a tiny bit last night (apparently, that is called a flurry... you learn something new every day). This morning, it really picked up. It was a nice way to bring in December my first year in Illinois. Although, I had two very opposite reactions...

Reaction 1: Happiness. I cranked up the Christmas music, turned on my lit wreath, lit an apple cinnamon candle, and got to work putting up Christmas decorations. It really felt like the holiday season seeing the snow from my window as I decorated.

Reaction 2: Sadness/Panic. The cold weather slowly crept up on me, so I got used to it. Seeing snow made the fact that I am 2,000 miles away from California abundantly clear. Somehow the snow made it real. Then visions of putting on 10 layers of clothing, scraping my windshield, and constantly scanning for black ice every time I drive popped into my head. I had a few errands to run today, but I decided to stay in to make Christmas cards and decorate the house. There was barely any snow (just a light dusting)... it was the idea of it that bothered me. I just need a little time to get familiar with driving in snow (I really am not a fan of change... it freaks me out) and I will be fine.

I think I'll enjoy the snow from inside for now. I'm going to have Mike give me a lesson in Driving in Snow 101 and I know I will feel much more confident!

Made it Through NaBloPoMo!

Woo hoo! I made it through the challenge of posting every day in November. Sure... a few of them were just a quick picture update, but I still made the effort to update daily. Anyway, it was a good introduction to blogging and to get into posting regularly. It'll be interesting to see how often I choose to post now that the challenge is over.

There isn't much to report lately. I got back to the gym after a Thanksgiving hiatus. It's really hard to get motivated after a break with lots of yummy food. I did an ab class last night and am feeling it today. I've been watching Psych and avoiding going back to the gym. I'll go today... in a little while ;)

I still haven't put up Christmas decor inside (other than my new wreath on the front door) and we're still not sure when we'll get our tree. All I know is that it better be soon :D Don't worry, there is still lots of Christmas cheer in the Sloan household. I think it's safe to say that Mike is already sick of Christmas music.

And because squirrels are pretty much the cutest things ever, I will leave you with a picture I took yesterday. I finally caught the little furry bugger in the act... and it's so cute!

still feelin' festive

new holiday decorations and a rainy night make me happy

Feelin' Festive

Mike stayed true to his word and put up my lights the day after Thanksgiving. I'll have to get a picture of the entire house from the outside, but I was too cozy in my warm house to venture out tonight ;) Mike even picked up the colorful rope lights when I said I wanted something to wrap around the fence. Now all I need are a giant swirly tree and maybe a snowman for the front yard.

I haven't put up decorations inside yet. While Mike was hanging lights outside, I was packing up my Autumn decor inside. I had planned to get some Christmas items up, but I got distracted by my Cricut (it's so much fun)! I will probably decorate here and there throughout the week and I hope to get a tree next weekend. I loooooooooooove Christmas!!!


I was watching Psych (great show, btw) in the living room when Mike came running down the hallway yelling, "Chandra, you gotta see this"! So, I followed him to the office and saw Eli and Opi all snuggled up. This is not uncommon, but this is the first time I've seen them all cozy on Mike's chair. I had to laugh especially since Mike had a strict "no cats in his office" rule. I hope you like the picture of your Grandkitties, Mom. I can't imagine how many pictures you'll want when I have human children, haha...


Now, if you'll excuse me... I must get caught up on Psych!