The Big Red Shiny Icy Apple

As I put on my second layer of clothes, I can't help but to wonder about all of those who don't have heat right now, let alone a place to live. So many of us take for granted just how fortunate we are that when it's literally 10 degrees outside, all we have to do is turn up the heat. What about those who actually work and live in homes where they can't afford to pay for home heating because prices are still too high for their budgets. The choices should never be to either buy food or pay for home heating services. It makes me think about my cousins out on the Island. Last year when I visited during the winter, I actually had to keep my coat on because the house was cold. They live in a modest home however property taxes are so high that they have to "conserve" the best way they see fit. Even renters are subjected to conservatism. Landlords want to clear a profit even if it means not providing adequate heat. It's amazing just what actually goes through the minds of most people. It is February so this will be the coldest month for winter. I haven't even thought about what i'm going to give up for Lent yet. I better get moving. As I walk outside i'm going to seriously be thinking about the Christmas vacation and that beautiful beach I visited. Mind over matter right? It's hot outside! Ha ha. When I get back I still have to tweak my homework and start on the next assignment. Will revisit later.

10:55pm...Let me just say I have been sleeping so well lately its crazy! Maybe it's just sheer physical and mental exhaustion. Either that or its the calm before the really crazy PMS kicks in. I don't care as long as i'm getting in some serious sleep time. It's freezing outside. I love the cold but damn...it's cold! All of my friends seem to think I don't get cold but sometimes I do..funny thing is today wasn't one of them! This morning's walk to my workout I felt fine. When I got to my destination I was hot! Same thing happened when I got to class too! I did see the weird people who decided to come outside in shorts and other inappropriate clothing. What the hell are they thinking??? I guess I know how to dress warmly and they don't. I have a slight headache so I don't think i'm going to get much reading in before I turn in for the night. It's going to be a really busy week so I need as much sleep as I can get. Despite alot of other things overall I feel good. I'm going to push myself even more by working out four days this week. My space is starting to look like a guy's bachelor pad..namely the sofa. It's a vicious cycle. Looks like for this week I will lose the battle. Ha ha. I'll have a breather at week's end so I should get a chance to file some stuff and get organized in that front again. I better go...my bed is calling me.