Comments on: Beat the winter doldrums: open thread

By: marthafines

marthafines — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:04:04 +0000

Merry Christmas to all… and to all a good night.

By: DypeTwentee

DypeTwentee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:09 +0000

Howdy,

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

By: sweetmachine

sweetmachine — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:43:41 +0000

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

Myf — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:59:08 +0000

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

Zoe — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:34:09 +0000

*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

Emerald — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:01:22 +0000

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

miwome — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:48:11 +0000

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

Chris — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:37:12 +0000

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

Time-Machine — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:22:56 +0000

IT IS ALAN RICKMAN’S BIRTHDAY.

Thought you should know.

(happy birthday, Alan Rickman)

By: Zoe

Zoe — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:56:01 +0000

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!