The Big Chill
Is it my fault? I never should have complained about needing a transitional wardrobe – you know, the stuff you wear in those fall months that run both warm and cool. Because here in New York, apparently we’ve gone straight into winter. I think I caught pneumonia just waiting for a cab last night; it almost made me forget to be shocked and appalled that there were already Christmas decorations up at Radio City. Christmas in October, I can almost live with. Bone-chilling weather in October? Not so much. (And let’s not even talk about my slum, um, I mean, landlord, who turns on the radiators depending on the calendar rather than the thermometer. What is this, England? Am I Oliver Twist?) Back in Texas, I always tell people, it doesn’t even start getting chilly till after Thanksgiving — and then I’m talking maybe 55°, which in Texas qualifies as fur weather.
Good thing my mom helped me organize my sweaters (I’d forgotten about so many of them!) but I still can’t force myself to pick which winter coat to wear this season. It’s not that I didn’t buy my coats months in advance – of course I did. It’s just that I’m not quite ready to break one in yet. Winters in New York City are long enough; who needs to start them in October? If I start wearing one now, I’ll surely be sick of it by December. On principle, I just won’t do it.
I know, I know. Just a month and a half ago I was whining about the oppressive heat and dreaming of cashmere and fur. The grass is always greener, you know – unless, of course, it’s covered with snow!
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October 26th, 2005 15:56
It is actually gorgeous in Austin, Texas right now. It’s been in the 40s overnight the past few days, but in the 70s, sunny, and just beautiful during the day. A welcome break from the 109 degree temps we were having just a couple of weeks ago!
October 28th, 2005 19:53
I don’t think most people realize that New York has the worst extremes: It’s hot and humid and nasty in the summer and it’s really cold in the winter (not to mention the snow that turns into gray sludge within hours). I suppose the plus side is that you have a good reason to have a full wardrobe for each season!