Procrastination

Big time.

Here's a list for what Southern people need when they move to Chicago/Illinois/the Northern Midwest:

1. A long, puffy coat. Whether it's synthetic down or goose feathers, it doesn't matter. It just needs to be a furnace. You're going to need a furnace.

2. A scarf. They function like earmuffs, face guards, neck warmers, and fashion statements. Must have. And not those fru-fru ones that are made of polyester and aren't warm at all. You're going to need cotton or wool or fleece.

3. Mittens/Glittens. They are more helpful than you can imagine.

4. Hat. Did you know you lose something like 98% of your body heat out of your head? You're going to want that heat.

5. Boots (and Wool Socks). Imperative. You'll never know how warm they are until you're wearing danskos like an idiot.

6. Optimism. Because it's really not as bad as it seems. In fact, it's beautiful if you allow yourself to see it.

Happy Snow Day,
Em