Snowy Nights

In another moment of brilliance I decided since it was snowing outside I would turn off the lights and let the candles in my fireplace blaze while cooking dinner. The combination of the smoke from my broiled chicken and the candles set my smoke alarm off, which by the way, is wired into my electricity, so you can't take out the batteries to make it shut off. So in order to make the beeping stop I had to open my windows in the freezing temperature to stop the smoke from the fire I wanted to make because it was freezing in the first place. Ugh.

This is just another example of why West Coast girls suffer in Boston. Or maybe it's just me?

Facing Fear

"It's good to be scared. It means you still have something worth losing."

If someone can be inspired by these words before having a ten gauge needle shoved into their chest, I certainly should be able to face my fears!

Baby It's Cold Outside

Thermal underwear? Check. Gloves? Check. Snow Boots? Check. Our first snow? Oh yes! Boston is covered under a beautiful blanket of white snow! Last night I opened up my shades, lit the candles in my fireplace, turned off all noise and sat in the warm bathtub just listening to the snow fall outside with a cup of hot tea. It was one of the most relaxing and blessed moments of my life!

Cut to this morning when I had to walk through slush, get sprayed with snow by people driving too fast, get caught under heavy snow while walking to the T and of course having my coffee get cold WAY too soon because of the freezing temperature.

Still, as much chaos as the little white flakes cause this city, I don't think I could ever grow tired of the moon glistening on my white lawn or the branches frosted with snowflakes. It really is beautiful. Mark my word, someday I will have a Winter Wonderland Wedding.