That was just an update for those of you who might not have noticed.

I went to lift this morning, so I’m pooped, but I’m looking at a round with the snowblower prior to picking a kid up later. Yes, thanks for all those recommendations! No, I didn’t get around to calling anyone in time.

My Oklahoma countenance is losing humor over this latest round. While there have certainly been more miserable winters that one could quantify in my 15 years or so here, I don’t remember one in which I’ve felt so cranky about it. Maybe it’s because I didn’t plan enough travel, and the last round I did wasn’t exactly a delightfully warm experience.

I took some sheets out of the dryer earlier today and felt the urge to wrap them around me. I was reminded of the spa outing I won from an Aveda spa near Madison. After slathering me down in fabulous Rosemary Mint lotion, they wrapped me in warm towels and covered that with a heat reflecting blanket. I was warm! It felt wonderful.

There’s really no one around that does the same thing; I’d have to drive to Thiensville. Besides, I’m not exactly the kind of person to pay for such luxury. Still – I was warm…

Well, that’s it. I checked in. Really all I want to do is make sugar cookies and drink hot chocolate. Wilson828 guilted me into dieting again, though, so instead I’m staring at half a kiwi.

Maybe I’ll pretend I’m warm in New Zealand.