A very chilly Monday morning!

 Growing up, my childhood home had pretty rough winters, inches of snow on the ground every year, lows in the 20's all winter, etc.  I learned a few things.  

LAYERS!  LAYERS!  It's been a long time since I was a kid frolicking through snow banks but the rule was always lots of layers.  We didn't have tech fabrics, either.  I just had padded coveralls, long underwear, a sweater, and a jacket.  And I did just fine.  

What I'd give for the coveralls... but I have long underwear.  I think 3 pair will do it under my jeans.  Ideally I would have some sort of wind pant.  2 pair wool socks.  It might be a little snug in my shoes but I hate cold feet.  There's also a trick you can do putting red pepper flakes in your shoes.  It stains your socks but it's very effective, I've been told.  

I did my hair yesterday so it is clean and nice looking.  I had a pretty serious root issue going on.  My hair has been growing very fast since my attack and it is actually longer now than when I was assaulted.  It is a lot healthier, too.  So my hair is dry that is very important.  I have my trusty wool hat and scarf.  A parka, fleece vest, long sleeve tops, etc.  

Metro bus is shutting down tonight at 9 PM.  For now.  I'm off at 3.  I should be OK.  

I do need to talk to a manager if we have one, they asked me to work an unscheduled shift on Friday and I got "pointed" (attendance penalty marks) for it, 2 points which is a pretty big deal.  They will fix it I am certain of that I may have to ask, if there's a good opportunity.  

I slept very well last night.  I could use actual queen sized covers.  I am making do with some queen sized blankets, a twin blanket of Ron's, a twin feather quilt of his too.  It is nice and toasty but a certain fat, old, cow cat (Biscuit!) has been hogging the covers which doesn't leave me with much.  I will probably do what I did 4 years ago (epic winter storm) and put the sleeping bag, unzipped, on the bed.  It's pretty toasty.  I don't have much insulation in my walls (long story on that) so I need all the help I can get.  

I also have to factor in I have a very old washer that is not up for washing queen sized bedding at this point.  There's a thrift shop on my local bus route, I may go there and have a look one day.  

I'm going to go do my God Time.