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A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.
Well it’s finally here.
I won’t be bringing a book, or note pad to go sit on a bench in the park to read or write while sipping a Grande half-sweet white chocolate mocha any day soon. And it will be months before I’ll be jumping on my bike to ride Calgary’s pathways.
There’s no more denying it.
There’s no more deciding not to wear socks, or not to dress in layers, or wear a warm coat. Winter is here and there’s nothing I can do about it. I just have to put on my big-girl-snow-pants, lean into the north wind, grit my teeth and plow through it. I don’t have a choice.
Yeah, yeah, I know some of you are excited about winter. You’ve been looking forward to sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, igloo building, icicle licking and whatever else you do in winter.
As for me… should you need me, I’ll be indoors, wrapped in a cozy blanket on my favourite chair, sipping hot chocolate and watching reruns of Island Life.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
talktodiana 
Sending you sunshine from Australia! 🙂
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Thanks so much my friend! ❤
Diana xo
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Oh, yes, it is inevitable, isn’t it? May you big-girl-snowpants be warm, your chair comfy, your hot chocolate tasty, and winter surprise us with her quick passing! Stay warm – in body and spirit.
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You too Vicky! ❤
Diana xo
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Florida is looking better and better to you, huh?
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You bet Don! ❤
Diana xo
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I do like to snuggle up in front of the fire … and plan a warm vacation!
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ahh the warm vacation planning…I could wrap my head around that Val! ❤
Diana xo
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Haha I hear that! It’s been a pretty awesome start to the winter around here though 🙂
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Yes it has. I bet you and boys love winter activities though Rob! ❤
Diana xo
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Haha true that! Lots of Hockey and snowboarding :).
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I love the change of seasons and love crisp winter air. That said, with age, I’m less in love with snow and certainly worry about falling on the ice.
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Seriously, I could live in perpetual summer Lisa, but I do find beauty in the other seasons, when I look for it. ❤
Diana xo
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Previously my view of winter was a big dislike. Now that we live in a small cabin in the woods, I have come to appreciate winter. Don’t get me wrong I love sandals, shorts & a tank top. It is my preferred attire. However, I appreciate the dormant period & what it means in the natural sense. (Plus I love a nice fire, a glass of wine, a cozy blanket & a great novel, best way to spend winter in my opinion)
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You know Amy, I liked the winter better when I lived in the country too! But I didn’t have to get up to go to work early in the morning. I think that makes a difference too, at least to me. ❤
Diana xo
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Completely agree, now that I work from home it’s much easier to like winter. I hated fighting the traffic & the crazies that could not drive. Plus who wants to get out of a warm comfy bed at 7 am on a cold winter day. (I sleep in now).
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Right? 😉
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several of my friends in the US have said they have had early snow, and a lot of it.
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We had early snow and then it wen away. Our temperatures are quite seasonal right now. I just am not a fan of being cold. Sigh. Good thing I live in Canada, eh? ❤
Diana xo
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LOL
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I find the winter beautiful, and a reason to stay home. That doesn’t happen for me in the other 3 seasons….Stay warm, D. ☺
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Thanks Van. I will try to be intentional about enjoying it as well. ❤
Diana xo
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Bundle up!
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Don’t you worry ’bout that David – I hate being cold! ❤
Diana xo
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No snow in my part of the world, today it is going to be another bloody hot day here
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Yes, you are in the early part of summer, aren’t you Jo-Anne? ❤
Diana xo
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You know you are welcome to come to Australia anytime, to escape the winter Diana. ☃☔️☃ I’m with you, I’m a summer girl all year round 😎🌝😎
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Great to know Karen! What a long flight though, have you ever flown to North America? If so, how did you manage the long flight? ❤
Diana xo
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Yes I have a few times and to Europe! It is very long and I don’t enjoy the plane trip that’s for sure, but I do love the experience when I get there. 💕
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I guess if I did a long trip, I’d want to be able to stay for a LONG time!
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Yes exactly 💕
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May you be safe and find pleasure and blessings in every moment, Diana.
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Aww thank you so much Russ. ❤
Diana xo
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I love winter! Both being outside in the elements and inside by the elements of warmth and coziness. 🙂 ❤
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How fortunate for you Louise because winter sure is long! Love how your open to all the seasons. ❤
Diana xo
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You still can jump onto the bike path now..quite dry. I went grocery shopping this weekend , yesterday and today. I have been biking to work.
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haha I’m not as hard core as you Jean. I so admire how dedicated you are to cycling though! ❤
Diana xo
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I love fall the most. I love the seasons when I’m “IN” them. It’s the changing from one to the other that gets me. When I’m in summer I could live in summer forever. Same with winter. And definitely with fall. Spring, on the other hand, doesn’t call to me.
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You know Colleen, if the seasons were all 3 months each, I would love them all. Winter here is just too long! ❤
Diana xo
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I’m with you. Too bad we aren’t in charge. 😉
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oh I don’t know if you want me in charge haha!
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I think people might fear our common sense. 😉
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Hope you have a short winter 🙂
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or I learn to enjoy living in the moment haha – thank April! ❤
Diana xo
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🙂
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