With the glorious onset of Daylight Savings time, and the first official day of Spring happening this coming Sunday, I am determined to remind myself of the things I like about my apartment in the winter, before I get swept up in wide-open windows & sundress weather...
- One of the very best things about living in San Francisco is that I can have at least one window open for most of the year. It's the best for sleeping. However, I live on a very noisy street, so there's always a trade-off: cool, fresh air and lots of yelling, or warm, stuffy, and quiet. The chilly months of the year allow for the best of both worlds. I will admit to still cracking the window many nights, just to get a teeny bit of fresh air, but it makes getting out of bed in the morning rather painful.
- When it's warm and sunny and California dreamin' outside, I feel compelled to go frolic. But cozying up in my chair, strategically positioned between the bookshelf and the window, is one of the joys of winter. It's foggy and rainy and miserable out there, and I can just sit here staring out at it. Ah. Nevermind all the cold wet days when I was out there. Today we're just remembering the good times.
- I've really loved living with my sparkly mirror garland all winter. Now that spring is on its way it feels far too icy- but what to replace it with?
- The other best aspect of winter I can think of is not directly related to my apartment, but it may be to yours. In San Francisco even the greyest days of February are brightened by blooming cherry and magnolia trees, anemone, narcissus, and bleeding hearts. When cabin fever gets the best of me and I go for long rambling walks, the unexpected blossoms save my day. If you can see a flowering tree from your window, or if you have a little garden, you know what I mean.
What aspects of winter have you enjoyed in your home? Let's all meet back here in the late autumn, when the days are getting shorter and the fog is rolling in, and remind ourselves that there's hope.
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I just noticed this morning that even though it's still very gray and overcast in Seattle, that two of the cherry blossom trees in my neighborhood are flowering. :)
apsects I enjoyed this winter in my home...I had cable..;)
Wood burning in the fireplace, wool rugs to walk on barefeet, duvet on my bed, watching a good movie (or reading a good book) while outside it's pouring.
I live on a little block (across the Bay from you in Oakland) that is lined with cherry blossom trees, and a slightly grumpy winter-induced mood lifted a few weeks ago as overnight the street was filled with pale pink.
Ditto Rachel! All the cherry blossoms are out up here in Bellingham...and the forecast says next friday we'll get a day in the upper 50's!
I may be the only person in the world who dislikes the return to Daylight Savings Time. I love the long, dark nights of winter; it takes me several weeks to get over the loss of that hour of sleep.
crayfish, I am likewise bidding a fond farewell to icy Nevada winters by moving to the south bay. Huzzah for cherry blossoms! And my favorites, mimosas!
"...glorious onset of Daylight Savings time..." That's just crazy-talk; those words don't belong in the same sentence.
Fond farewell, my Aunt Fanny. I am so sick of winter I'm kicking it to the curb without so much as a fare-thee-well.
MaiaJane & Rachael, I'm so glad you have some fluffy pinkness up there in Washington- I know winters up there are much darker than those in San Francisco.
Keeks- totally! I was without a computer (& therefore without TV & movies) for a few months this winter and I was like, "but TV was invented for winter! I neeeeeed it!".
ohh..to be reading this as winter will be upon us in a few months..and Tess of Myrna May..so hope you are happy this winter all cozy with your movies and browsing AT..etc..: )