Okay, it's cold out there. It was somewhere between -21C and -24C this morning, and it's supposed to go down to around -27C tonight - which is around -16.6F. As I mentioned on Judy's blog, I like the way it sounds in F better. -16.6 has a much more balmy sound to it than -27. Yeah, they're the same, but I'm keeping my illusions, thank you very much!
The saving grace today was that it wasn't very windy, although I find that is almost dangerously deceptive. It doesn't feel too bad until you've been outside for a couple of minutes, then all of a sudden you realize that you can't feel any of your limbs. And heaven help any bits of skin that you've left exposed! At least when it's windy you know just how damned cold it is the minute any part of you - exposed or not - peeks out the door.
On a more heartwarming note - to me, at least - I am expecting a nice little delivery in the next few days. I bought a digital camera on sale for a VERY decent price, and I'm looking forward to it's arrival! I've been wanting a digital camera for a long time, but did not feel that it was worth paying a couple of hundred dollars for when I have a perfectly good 35mm camera already. However, this one was such a steal of a price, especially considering the bells and whistles it comes with, that I decided it was worth it. I've never seen one like this for the price it's being offered at, and it's from a reputable company, so... Fingers crossed that it's decent! I don't have a bad feeling about it, although I must admit I am actually feeling guilty about it, which is probably silly, since it's not a huge expense. Mind you, I just finished paying some bills, so that's more than likely where the guilt comes in... sigh... Of course, I also just started back to work today (one week of holidays was definitely NOT enough), and I started my period last night - joy of joys, and what fabulous timing! Ugh! So that probably accounts for some of the guilty feelings too... Oh well, once the camera arrives and I get to play with it, I'll probably feel much better!
Mind you, I'm also feeling guilty because I haven't used my 35mm as much as I'd like to either. Although I have a feeling that the digital will get me more involved in working with the 35mm again - odd as that may sound. But there's no way in hell I'm subjecting my precious Canon 35mm to the frigid elements that are going on out there - I shudder to think of the consequences! So perhaps the timing with the digital is opportune - it's easier to keep warm (it will fit inside my coat, whereas the Canon definitely wouldn't!), so it's easier to use outside in these less than hospitable temperatures!
Well, I think I'm going to head off to the couch and cuddle up with my puppies - they're like little furnaces, and I could use their extra heat right now! Besides, I'm feeling distinctly whiny after my first day back at work, and I doubt anyone (well, Judy really, since she's the only one that reads this!) wants to listen to me whine any further! So good night, and sweet dreams!