Life in a cold climate

[miss_scarlet007]

I am not good with the cold. I am frileuse, a samugariya, the one who turns blue come December and doesn't thaw out until spring. I am, conversely, well adapted for tropical heat. While others sweat and swear, I revel in the comforting soupy warmth and thrill to the knowledge that it's going to be like this all year.

Japan had a sting in its tail

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Natsukashii!

[anonymous]

I never thought of my kotatsu as being a foot too short, but now now that I think about it, I do believe you're right. You forgot to mention the heated sake as one of the tricks for surviving a Japanese winter.

Here in Ottawa, we're expecting an overnight low of -19C with flurries tomorrow afternoon. This will add to the 30 cm. of snow we got earlier this week. On the plus side, there's rain coming on Monday and a high of 8C. Did I mention the bus transit strike that's more or less paralyzed the city...for anyone in a car downtown, (and there are thousands who left with no choice but to drive) rush hour's not much of a rush anymore.

Hope you're well!
-G-

Re: Natsukashii!

[miss_scarlet007]

Ah yes, the heated sake. A difficult one to take into the workplace, mind (unless of course you brought enough for everyone).

I think I would probably perish in Ottawa - that or never leave the house. I'll be in Budapest in the new year and am keeping an anxious eye on the temperature - so far it's still not been in the minuses!

Re: Natsukashii!

[anonymous]

Wow...Hungary, the land of my ancestors. Please enjoy, take memorable photographs, and tell me all about it when you get back. Make sure you bring forints...I believe the Euro is still a few years away.
-G-