Walking in a Winter Wonderland

December 3, 2007 at 10:03 am | In drivel, float my boat, health, love | 32 Comments

I am a far cry better than I was Friday night, that’s for sure. But still, the cold is in its last stages with an unflattering cough and chapped nose. Sometimes when I have to blow my nose, I am forced to muster all the strength in my entire body to expel the mucus. It’s like that mucus has a life force all its own. A death grip inside my body. I still feel very tired. Who knew blowing ones nose could be so exhausting?

I bet you’re tired of hearing about mucus. Soon it will all be over my pretties. I promise.

Despite the lingering head cold from hell, I had a great weekend. I put up some holiday decorations and rearranged my furniture (this is fun for me) while the snow flurries blew outside. I napped, watched bad TV, listened to Christmas music and cleaned my house. It felt good to just do whatever I wanted. Then the Fella came over and we walked around the corner to the soul food restaurant, sat side by side watching the snow fall, shared our food, and generally acted like one of those couples that makes people go “awww” and simultaneously puke in their mouths a little. We’re downright moony and it is fine by me. I rather like it, truth be told. We went back home, snuggled on the couch and read some poetry to each other. It just sort of . . . happened but we laughed about being so bohemian. What else was there to do when we discovered we had a mutual love of e.e. cummings?

Sunday we awoke to snow falling which made me giddy as a little kid. To the Fella, snow conjures memories of shoveling it, growing up in Pennsylvania. To me, snow is magical because growing up in Silicon Valley (before it was even called that) there was no snow unless we drove for hours to it. The rest of the day was a blur of football and french toast and Christmas shopping. It’s been a very, very, very long time since I’ve been in a “couple” and I have to say, I’m rather liking it this go ’round. There’s something to be said for having someones hand to hold, someone to laugh with and sing cheesy songs with and kiss whenever I feel like it (that’s a lot). In a nutshell? He makes me incredibly happy.

Awwww. (Puke.)

“Singing in the shower/Laughing by the hour/Life is such a breezy game/I love all kinds of weather/As long as we’re together/Oh I love to hear you say my name/I love good wine, fine cuisine/Candlelight I love the scene/Cause baby if you know just what I mean/I love being here with you. . .” -I Love Being Here With You, Diana Krall

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Yes, yes. I was pleasantly surprised by the Sunday morning snow, too. But this rain now? Holy smokes!

Yay for budding relationships! Sounds like he’s a keeper!

Comment by Jen — December 3, 2007 #
Snow? And poetry? And sharing food in public? I’m ‘awwwing’ right now! Fingers crossed the cold ends soon. It has to. The bugger needs to move on and find a new victim. Maybe love will cure your cold?

Wait. That went to far. Now I’m puking a bit in my mouth. ;)
Feel better!

Comment by brandy — December 3, 2007 #
Glad to hear things are going so swimmingly with you and The Fella! Your weekend sounds divine!
Just kick that cold lady!

Comment by brookem — December 3, 2007 #
I don’t have to be next to you at the soul restaurant to see you and the Fella are so freakin’ cute, it’s not even funny. So glad you have an excuse to enjoy the comforts of home during the first snow!

Comment by Nilsa S. — December 3, 2007 #
I’m vomiting, but in SUCH a good way.

Comment by sandra — December 3, 2007 #
Smiling through the vomit in my mouth…

You know, when I read this I can tell you were smiling when you wrote it.

So happy for your happy.

Comment by AppleTree — December 3, 2007 #
I love your weekends!

Comment by alissa — December 3, 2007 #
I’m so happy that you’re so happy. Also, glad to hear you’re starting to feel better. Keep up the good work! :)

Comment by Jessie — December 3, 2007 #
I hope green looks good on me ;-)

Seriously though, it’s good to hear you so happy.

Comment by TC — December 3, 2007 #
Good thing my lunch was good going down ;) I am so happy for you (fella wise, not mucus) ‘Course now that you said bohemian I have Queen stuck in my head … Thanks! We managed to get our tree up before my wife got home the other day, a miracle in itself!

Comment by G-man — December 3, 2007 #
Awww… (no throwing up involved)…

Get well SOON, this has gone on way too much this season!

Comment by sue — December 3, 2007 #
Snow, in Seattle? Thats cool, cause I dont think itll ’stick’, right? Much better than have it stay and have to shovel/drive through it :)

Comment by Scotty — December 3, 2007 #
AWW!!! Great weekend! This post made me feel all cheery :)

Comment by kilax — December 3, 2007 #
Sounds like a great weekend. I’m so happy for you, Sizz!!

Comment by whoorl — December 3, 2007 #
Glad you’re feeling somewhat better :)
And the snow…I wasn’t as happy as you to see it. 38 years of this is becoming a little dreary.

Comment by Josie — December 3, 2007 #
Glad to hear you’re feeling better – damn the mucus!

As for you and the Fella…awwww!

Comment by Melissa — December 3, 2007 #
Oh my gosh! You sound so happy. I’m not even puking about the cuteness of you and The Fella, either!

Comment by Alison — December 3, 2007 #
Sunday french toast IS THE BEST!!! Unless you put peanut butter on yours like KJ does, because that is a crime against nature and we can’t be friends anymore.

Comment by dustin — December 3, 2007 #
Yes, but it’s a goodpuking!

Comment by Bre — December 3, 2007 #
I’m so glad that you and the boy are moving along so nicely. You deserve all the happiness and more lady!

Comment by Airam — December 3, 2007 #
Your post reminded me of my fav Rachael Yamagata song, Meet Me By The Water:

Would you meet me by the water tonight
Would you please fall asleep
Holding my hand
‘Cause I’ve got everything in store for you, baby
If you’ll be my man

Comment by Dawn — December 3, 2007 #
I am so happy for you!!! I totally feel the love with your stories… awww!

Comment by Jen — December 3, 2007 #
love is a place
& through this place of
love move
(with brightness of peace)
all places

yes is a world
& in this world of
yes live
(skilfully curled)
all worlds

xo

Comment by jenny — December 3, 2007 #
you deserve to be happy and it shows! and there’s nothing wrong w/making people puke… ;o)

Comment by blue eyes — December 3, 2007 #
Well, if I had to hazard a guess, you are enjoying this “go round” so much more, cuz, well, the fella is actually a swell stand up dude, unlike a couple guys I know, heheh. Ah, mooniness…

Comment by DoubleB — December 3, 2007 #
I’m tired of hearing about mucus, but not from you- what’s up with this new mucus cowboy monster ad campaign? I don’t need to see that.

Glad you’re starting to feel better.

Comment by whit — December 3, 2007 #
Bryan and I are calling each other Phlegmbots.

Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey — December 3, 2007 #
Yep, sounds like you’ve definitely become “that” couple :)

Great to hear you sounding so happy. And thanks for sharing the beautiful snow. It’s magical (and all too rare) for me, too.

Comment by Bone — December 4, 2007 #
I’m right there with you: being in a couple is just so much fun :) I find shopping the most fun because now I’m the girl they stare at jealously instead of the other way round hehe

Comment by Ys — December 4, 2007 #
I’m so jealous you got snow. We had beautiful ginormous flakes on Saturday afternoon, but nothing stuck. Then the rain came and hasn’t stopped yet. Bah!

Comment by Lisa — December 4, 2007 #
Good for you! Here’s to making more people vomit on their food:) Ted and I share our food as well. I have to admit that I wonder what people think of us when we’re together because it feels like we get along and genuinely like each other more than some of the couples that we’re around. But then again, I’m probably a little biased.

Comment by Becky — December 4, 2007 #
Awwwwwww. (clap! clap! clap!) (As in clapping hands, not chlamydia.)

Comment by emmaenlighted — December 5, 2007 #