tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post5803890930424383240..comments2023-03-30T03:42:23.770-04:00Comments on quidquid quidquid: Tips for Southerners on Surviving New England Wintersquidquid katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-60765874962448673572011-02-02T21:32:45.149-05:002011-02-02T21:32:45.149-05:00Hell yes! She came in the year after I graduated.Hell yes! She came in the year after I graduated.quidquid katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-37769597015735319482011-02-02T21:30:49.514-05:002011-02-02T21:30:49.514-05:00OMG, Kesha is from Franklin? That place is so full...OMG, Kesha is from Franklin? That place is so full of talent. Also, for a second I thought that SAD lamp picture was of Edie Beahl.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655418602472260978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-23420903133008494572011-02-02T16:02:12.923-05:002011-02-02T16:02:12.923-05:00I'll show you all one day! Then you will behol...I'll show you all one day! Then you will behold the glory of the vest!!quidquid katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-1405778632471299122011-02-02T16:01:01.924-05:002011-02-02T16:01:01.924-05:00You are on your own with the vest thing. I can'...You are on your own with the vest thing. I can't go back there! Even thinking of the polyester vest-back with the little adjustable buckle thing (and maybe a dart) is making my hands sweat a little.<br />Vests are down-only in my world. But good luck with yours, Blossom. ;)<br />http://blog.muchmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/042809-blossom.jpgkristenhenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-5681098008043918222011-02-02T11:54:32.516-05:002011-02-02T11:54:32.516-05:00Also, I hate to quote myself here, but I look grea...Also, I hate to quote myself here, but I look <i>great</i> in a vest. I cannot wait until they come back in style for real. Vests and Debbie Gibson hats. I clearly miss the 90s too much.quidquid katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-15982555910067965942011-02-02T11:53:46.579-05:002011-02-02T11:53:46.579-05:00I think your three winters in Iowa makes you an ex...I think your three winters in Iowa makes you an expert on the subject!!<br /><br />Glad to know that even a pastor and his wife have to resort to hot toddies sometimes :)quidquid katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-23282001659572338042011-02-02T11:23:37.900-05:002011-02-02T11:23:37.900-05:00I know I am Canadian by birth, but nurture won out...I know I am Canadian by birth, but nurture won out over nature. My blood got thin and my guard fell down after years in TN and then CA. Winter is still one of my favorite seasons (it's the nostalgia), but I'm on my third Iowa winter and have sure learned about the massive suck-factor the season can bring with it. Your list is a good one. I think I checked off all your items except for the lamp and sports. I really like to look on the bright side, so as not to succumb to SAD, of course. Here is Kristen's Bright Side List. <br />1- Winter clothes and accessories will go on clearance while winter is still in full swing here. I have a very nice collection of $3.74 scarves from Target. WIN! I've also gotten my coats, gloves and hats this way.<br />2- Layering, layering, layering. I can try out all those looks that involve sweaters on top of sweaters topped with scarves and hats, because it's a rare time when fashion is also practical.<br />3- FOOD. Making bread, soup, and desserts feels SO cozy and nostalgic when snow is falling outside.<br />4- BOOZE. Ha. Hot toddies have always been a staple for us when we're sick, but when it gets cold we find we "need" them more and more. <br />5- Chivalry moves into the spotlight more than usual. My husband shovels and warms up the car and takes the dog out when we're home. He drops me off and picks me up at the door when we go out. This is where Fall babies come from (although so far we have avoided drinking the Baby Water). <br />6- I think you forgot to mention down vests! I have four now and wear them ALL THE TIME. If anyone ever tried to take away my puffy vests, investigators would be pulling a frozen body out of a snow drift on the edge of town. I would be one of those crime suspects you see on the news who looks straight into the cameras as they're led into the courtroom. Don't mess with the vest.<br /><br />The groundhog says Spring is coming! Hang in there!kristenhenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-80460730429702660082011-02-01T20:22:17.879-05:002011-02-01T20:22:17.879-05:00Girl I am closer to blimpin than pimpin in that co...Girl I am closer to blimpin than pimpin in that coat, but it keeps me so warm!!quidquid katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136522704029173135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832748644398583871.post-17386193627351036772011-02-01T20:18:57.056-05:002011-02-01T20:18:57.056-05:00Great tips, though as a Northerner gone South I gu...Great tips, though as a Northerner gone South I guess I'm not too qualified to judge. But I particularly like the advice about coats -- and hey, one of my students told me that quilted anything was 'pimp' at least if it was purple. I told her that where I come from (the North) it was about warmth, but I still liked knowing that puffy was cool, no matter what!WorstProfEverhttp://www.worstprofessorever.comnoreply@blogger.com