Have you had it with the cold weather? Spring-time snowstorms? Are you done with shoveling? Farch was not fun. (Farch: When March feels more like February). And I’m definitely not looking forward to an Arctic April. Maybe May will be better and not so bitter. The other morning, I walked outside wearing more layers than Ralphie’s little brother in Christmas Story. I made it to the end of my driveway, in hopes of bringing in the trash cans, but I was so chilled, I immediately turned around and came back inside. I actually skipped walking with my BFF because I was so cold. Sunday is Easter and I am still wearing my boots. IT MAKES NO SENSE. I grew up in Texas and was wearing short sleeves this time of year. (White sandals? Not until after Easter, but short sleeves, yes.)
I realize there’s nothing we can do (or find to wear) to change New England weather in the spring. So why not try to look on the bright side? Before you start throwing frozen snowballs at me, following are some positive things to ponder about the thought of an Arctic April:
1) When it’s cold in April, no one knows how desperately you need a pedicure.
2) There’s no need to expose your Dumb and Dumber toenails until June.
3) If your roots are barking for highlights, you can just put on a hat.
4) You can get away with wearing practically the same outfit every day by simply changing out your scarf.
5) The piles of dog poop you forgot to scoop have turned into hard, odorless poopsicles.
6) There may be spring cleaning inside, but no yard work to do outside (except picking up poopsicles).
7) If you’ve gained weight over the winter, you have more time to get in shape before swimsuit season.
8) Because there’s no yard work to do on the weekends, you can justify binge-watching shows on Hulu while folding laundry.
9) Exercising in the cold helps you burn more calories (along with any feeling in your face).
10) If you’re not in the mood to go for a run, you can easily blame it on the weather.
11) If you forget to shave your legs, no one will know (or care) until the summer!