Thursday, January 19, 2012

" Blow, blow, thou winter wind, thou art not so unkind as man's ingratitude." ~William Shakespeare


It is starting to feel a lot like winter, in my neck of the woods. It has been snowing the last few days, but less than 3 centimeters, so it's not bad at all. But since it is relatively humid here, and add the wind chill, it gets to about -7. 

I thought I really disliked cold weather, but I have been thinking about it,  over a nice hot cup of tea, and it actually does not bother me! Ha, that last bit rhymes. Cold weather can be annoying, sometimes. For example, when my toes and fingers start to go numb, or when my nose starts to run because it is so cold, hahaha, ewh.

Anyways, I came to the conclusion that cold, snowy weather can be, is beautiful. The mountains, which my city is surrounded by, are covered with snow, and it's gorgeous. The miracle of snowflakes, so precious! There are perks, like walking  hand in hand, to our favorite restaurant for a big bowl of boiling, hot pho. Making a big pot of tea and cuddling under a big blanket on the couch, while watching Grounded for Life. Oh, and the crisp air nipping at your nose, is so cold, it's refreshing

A few childhood memories that came back to me today: playing in the snow, going to the mountain, snowboarding, tobogganing, building forts, and having snow ball fights with kids from another block.

I've created a "to do" list for these winter months. Photos of me doing stuff from the "to do" list will be posted on my instagram (ninaonthemoon) and at the end of winter, on here! :)

See: The mountains covered in snow, a snowboarding/skiing, snowball fight.
Taste: I'll eat some snow with honey, I will catch some snowflakes in my mouth, apple cider.
Hear: Snow being shoveled, ice cracking, wood burning/cracking, wind blowing, birds chirping!
Touch: I'll touch an icicle, make a snow angel, have a snow ball fight
Smell: Burning wood

If you think of anything to add to my winter list, let me know, and I will add it!  :)

I am grateful for the cold; it has brought back memories that were almost forgotten, and awoken a hunger to make new ones. Thank you, winter :P





37 comments :

  1. lovely snowy shots! love your look - keeps warm and so stylish!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  2. lovely outfit! you look both comfy and stylish! love the layering and you look so pretty in red lips!

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    1. thank you! i was very comfy and warm! :) red lips are my favourite :D

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  3. You're so right, winter has so many good things to do ! You look fantastic !
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  4. Heyy Nina!
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    1. ohh thank you so much for that info! i love RIO fashion WEek, it is my fave

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  5. Your outfit is nice, very sweet photos! Thank you so much for the comment. Great blog, i follow you, follow me back?

    Anja

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  6. Hola, mil gracias por pasarte por mi blog. Tienes un blog muy bonito y super completo, me hiciste extrañar las montañas. Yo viví en Vancouver los últimos 5 años y acabo de regresar a Mexico donde el clima esta calientito =)
    Gracias por tu comentario, tienes una nueva seguidora y espero me sigas tu también si te ha gustado mi blog.

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    1. muchísimas gracias =) Wow, que mala onda que no nos conocimos en los 5 años que estuviste aquí!! yo estuve en Guadalajara en Noviembre <3

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  7. Thanks for your sweet comment!! Start following, hope you'll follow back!!! xoxo

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  8. thank you for your sweet comment nina :D following you now hope you'll follow back :D

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  9. You look so sweet!!!
    Thanks for your comment ;-)

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  10. i like your fur hoodie! btw your winter list is same like mine :)

    have a nice day!
    Helen.

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  11. Hi beautiful! tnks a lot for ur comment ^-^ Follow u! Follow back?

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  12. Thank you for your comment on my blog, I'm following you too! =)


    Momo
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  13. So sweet! :D
    Following you now.

    xoxo
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  14. WOW!! love this post!!! the colors are bright and vibrant and perfect for winter! Thank you so much for checking out my blog!! <3 <3 xoxox, maddie claire

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  15. Love this post!! Will you please go and make a snow angel this weekend for us??? We aren't getting any winter weather this year and we are so bummed! Thanks for visiting our blog and taking the time to comment! We are following and would love for you to visit again and follow back if you haven't.

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    1. I am going to the mountain on the weekend! I'll make one for ya!! :D

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  16. I love winter too :) The photos are beautiful <3
    I followed you, your blog is amazing <3

    xoxo

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  17. wooow! you're a pro when it comes to layering!!!! love the outfit and your to-do list for winter, I wish I could have a winter with snow!

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    1. awh, thank you so much! ahaha I guess I've had practice at layering..since it's always cold and raining here! :P

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  18. darling you look amazing!!i'm in love with youa amzing hair!!great blog!!many kisses from,
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  19. omg just now seeing this post!
    OMG YOU LOOK STUNNING!!!
    love it! y la trenza! yea! :D

    xoxo!
    Des.

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    1. awh, thanks amiga! :) ahaha I am practicing with my braids!! yahuuu

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  20. amiga, you're always so nice 2 me <3

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  21. What a fantastic quote! I'm such a quote junky. And you are so beautiful in these photos. I really love how you involve all of your senses in your to do list. so cool! I must to that sometime.

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    1. I like that quote too, and it's so true! reminds me to be thankful for everything <3 each day is a gift, after all :)

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  22. Hello gorgeous lady. Love your blog. Thanks for dropping by mine and leaving your super sweet comment. Perhaps we can follow one another?

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Thanks for leaving the positive vibes! Many besos,bendiciones and buenas vibras. I will be sure to send them back!xo