Two Lists

Ten things I'm tired of:

1. Temperatures below 30 degrees
2. Wind chill
3. Snow
4. Ice
5. Sleet
6. My car being encrusted with salt
7. Bundling up every time I go outside
8. Watching the Weather Channel
9. Crowds at the grocery store buying milk and bread
10. Stiff joints from cold weather

Ten things I'm grateful for:

1. An employer that closes when the roads are dangerous
2. A car that will start in cold weather
3. Knowledge of how to knit warm scarves, hats and mittens
4. A large yarn stash
5. A well-stocked pantry
6. An endless supply of movies to watch, thanks to Netflix
7. A warm, cozy apartment
8. Flannel jammies
9. Apartment management that does their best to keep the parking lots and sidewalks safe
10. The internet