Hey Baby It's Cold Outside

That about sums it up as a cold chill has imparted itself upon us this week. Whether it's the onset of winter or just a teaser remains to be seen. However, there's no mistaking it's downright chilly outside and inside too as most places are not equipped with heaters. It's currently a blustery 64 degrees.

What! The 60's cold? I know, I must be turning into a wimp. While I embrace the cold and gladly welcome cooler temps that reflect the winter season, well - winter in Taiwan at least, it's hard to imagine that it's already been feeling winter-like for quite awhile back home. As the temperatures here were still climbing into the 80's until a few days ago, I've found the need to remind myself that we're actually approaching winter, not summer.

Again I've returned to:
- tiptoed sprints across cold tile floors
- piles of blankets upon the bed
- wool, fleece, sweats, sweaters, gloves, and hats
- Winter Love (an imported chocolate only available in the cooler months)
- hot chocolate
- shoes over sandals
- waiting for the water to fully heat before jumping into the shower
- deliberating over whether to drive home faster and get the cold commute (on scooter) over with quickly or slow down in an effort to reduce the speed by which the biting air passes