Comments on: Beat the winter doldrums: open thread http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:27:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: DypeTwentee http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-121379 DypeTwentee Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:09 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-121379 Howdy, Im new here and just wanted to stop by and say hi :) Howdy,

Im new here and just wanted to stop by and say hi :)

]]> By: sweetmachine http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45761 sweetmachine Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:43:41 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45761 Miwome, I'm not at UC but at your slightly cheerier neighbor to the north: NU. Good luck with the end of your quarter! Miwome, I’m not at UC but at your slightly cheerier neighbor to the north: NU. Good luck with the end of your quarter!

]]> By: Myf http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45743 Myf Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:59:08 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45743 It's still summer here now so... what I have been doing in the last few days, in order: -Went to <a href="http://www.discovernewzealand.com/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx?DocID=238,173,48,8,1,Documents&MediaID=1895&Filename=Shotover_15-Portrait-C%237260.jpg" rel="nofollow">Queenstown and jetboated in the river</a> -Visited <a href="http://www.i-needtoknow.com/milford/images/milford_source_unknown.jpg" rel="nofollow">Milford Sound</a> -Spent 3 glorious days in <a href="http://www.wanakabakpaka.co.nz/images/6642.jpg" rel="nofollow">Wanaka</a>, right in or on the lake at all times. This included river rafting. What will I be doing when winter is here? Simply go to the northern hemisphere to visit the family. Aren't I a lucky b*tch?! :) And when I have to experience winter, I make sure I'm busy. Dance class, drinks with friends, swimming, weekends away, etc. Basicall, it's imperative to kick yourself out of the house. It’s still summer here now so… what I have been doing in the last few days, in order:

-Went to Queenstown and jetboated in the river
-Visited Milford Sound
-Spent 3 glorious days in Wanaka, right in or on the lake at all times. This included river rafting.

What will I be doing when winter is here?

Simply go to the northern hemisphere to visit the family.

Aren’t I a lucky b*tch?! :)

And when I have to experience winter, I make sure I’m busy. Dance class, drinks with friends, swimming, weekends away, etc. Basicall, it’s imperative to kick yourself out of the house.

]]> By: Zoe http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45664 Zoe Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:34:09 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45664 *Looks upthread* Hi, Zoe! I'm also from Australia (living in Canberra). Never used to meet anyone with this name but it seems to be getting more popular...we started a trend! :) I'm loving that it's the end of summer here and harvest season - everything is fruiting. We have a grape vine in the back yard and every morning I go out and eat grapes off the vine. But I'm also loving that it's getting a bit colder, because I much prefer colder night times. There's something so satisfying about snuggling into a big down doona, compared with lying sweaty and spreadeagled on thin sheets. *Looks upthread*

Hi, Zoe! I’m also from Australia (living in Canberra). Never used to meet anyone with this name but it seems to be getting more popular…we started a trend! :)

I’m loving that it’s the end of summer here and harvest season – everything is fruiting. We have a grape vine in the back yard and every morning I go out and eat grapes off the vine.

But I’m also loving that it’s getting a bit colder, because I much prefer colder night times. There’s something so satisfying about snuggling into a big down doona, compared with lying sweaty and spreadeagled on thin sheets.

]]> By: Emerald http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45508 Emerald Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:01:22 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45508 Just for those of you in, or formerly in, the Pacific NW, can I just say that there is no place I'd rather be, SAD or no SAD? As I'm not, scouring the Web to attempt to find somewhere to stay in Seattle in June - preferably self-catering, because this time I'm going to get me down that market, buy produce and <i>cook</i> something, dammit! - is raising my spirits a little. Other things: Getting something <i>done</i> at work this week. Training the new secretary, who is so grateful I'm almost embarrassed. Half an idea for a writing project, and a trip to a nice big library (bliss!) tomorrow. The prospect of finding new art mags in Border's. A great new Mexican restaurant at the weekend (good enchiladas within 50 miles of me - result! - and I have the desserts still to look forward to!). More money in my bank account than I thought. Also, I'm nearly managing those 'cello exercises, after a long time thinking I had hopelessly small hands for this lark. So, feeling pretty good, yes, in spite of it still being a little colder than I like. Just for those of you in, or formerly in, the Pacific NW, can I just say that there is no place I’d rather be, SAD or no SAD? As I’m not, scouring the Web to attempt to find somewhere to stay in Seattle in June – preferably self-catering, because this time I’m going to get me down that market, buy produce and cook something, dammit! – is raising my spirits a little.

Other things: Getting something done at work this week. Training the new secretary, who is so grateful I’m almost embarrassed. Half an idea for a writing project, and a trip to a nice big library (bliss!) tomorrow. The prospect of finding new art mags in Border’s. A great new Mexican restaurant at the weekend (good enchiladas within 50 miles of me – result! – and I have the desserts still to look forward to!). More money in my bank account than I thought. Also, I’m nearly managing those ‘cello exercises, after a long time thinking I had hopelessly small hands for this lark.

So, feeling pretty good, yes, in spite of it still being a little colder than I like.

]]> By: miwome http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45505 miwome Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:48:11 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45505 I just had to ask, because of Chicago+quarter system: are you at U of Chicago? Because I am (undergrad) and I definitely feel you on the end of quarter blues. The fact that I've been getting more proactive about actually getting myself new music again makes me happy. Also the fact that I have a plan for every single night of the week next week, and they're all fun and involve being downtown. And not one of them involves the same person twice. I just had to ask, because of Chicago+quarter system: are you at U of Chicago? Because I am (undergrad) and I definitely feel you on the end of quarter blues.

The fact that I’ve been getting more proactive about actually getting myself new music again makes me happy.

Also the fact that I have a plan for every single night of the week next week, and they’re all fun and involve being downtown. And not one of them involves the same person twice.

]]> By: Chris http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45504 Chris Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:37:12 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45504 Sheenie, I also wish I knew about funky Minneapolis boutiques that carry large sizes. If you are going to the MegaMall, be sure to check out CJ Banks and Coldwater Creek. I believe they are national chains and only carry up to 3X. Their selection is for what I'd call the more mature shopper, but not necessarily frumpy. Sheenie, I also wish I knew about funky Minneapolis boutiques that carry large sizes. If you are going to the MegaMall, be sure to check out CJ Banks and Coldwater Creek. I believe they are national chains and only carry up to 3X. Their selection is for what I’d call the more mature shopper, but not necessarily frumpy.

]]> By: Time-Machine http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45503 Time-Machine Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:22:56 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45503 IT IS ALAN RICKMAN'S BIRTHDAY. Thought you should know. (happy birthday, Alan Rickman) IT IS ALAN RICKMAN’S BIRTHDAY.

Thought you should know.

(happy birthday, Alan Rickman)

]]> By: Zoe http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45493 Zoe Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:56:01 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45493 Long-time lurker, possibly second-time commenter? Anyway! Things that make me happy, in particular order: -Emails from the sort-of boyfriend, currently away in Perth, Western Australia, for a university exchange program. (I'm Australian and living in Japan - he's Japanese). -Being able to walk outside with less than four layers + coat and not shiver. Hello Spring! I CAN SEE YOU HIDING THERE. -Finding the ingredients for thai curry in the supermarket, without having to trek to the international food market. -Skype. -The West Wing. -The discovery of the plus-size section in a department store close to one of the schools I work at. New Spring/Summer clothing ahoy! Long-time lurker, possibly second-time commenter? Anyway! Things that make me happy, in particular order:

-Emails from the sort-of boyfriend, currently away in Perth, Western Australia, for a university exchange program. (I’m Australian and living in Japan – he’s Japanese).

-Being able to walk outside with less than four layers + coat and not shiver. Hello Spring! I CAN SEE YOU HIDING THERE.

-Finding the ingredients for thai curry in the supermarket, without having to trek to the international food market.

-Skype.

-The West Wing.

-The discovery of the plus-size section in a department store close to one of the schools I work at. New Spring/Summer clothing ahoy!

]]> By: alexandraerin http://kateharding.net/2008/02/21/beat-the-winter-doldrums-open-thread/#comment-45492 alexandraerin Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:51:51 +0000 http://kateharding.net/?p=1300#comment-45492 Dear goth in heathen, it wasn't until I read this post that I realized my crushing lack of motivation these last few weeks has corresponded with the extreme cold weather and my not leaving the apartment except to go to the store (at night), because working from home means <em>I don't have to go out in the cold if I don't want to</em>. I'm going to have to start taking a daily walk around the complex, at least. Dear goth in heathen, it wasn’t until I read this post that I realized my crushing lack of motivation these last few weeks has corresponded with the extreme cold weather and my not leaving the apartment except to go to the store (at night), because working from home means I don’t have to go out in the cold if I don’t want to.

I’m going to have to start taking a daily walk around the complex, at least.

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