It's cold. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. This is the coldest weather I believe I've ever been exposed to. People in Ukraine ask me what the weather is like in Alabama and Oklahoma. "Not like this..." is all I can answer. I'm a misfit because I'm not wearing a wolf (true story), mink, squirrel (also true story), or fox fur coat. BUT, I can thankfully say that I am dutifully prepared now as of February 1st, 2012.
Why, today, you ask? Because of my most recent care package (still Christmas and birthday package...only 6-7 weeks late) that arrived today. Behold, the Snuggie.
It's not just a Snuggie. It's an OU Snuggie.
The fur hat also completed the look (relax, it's not real, PETA).
A lot of my PCV friends have Snuggies that have been sent to them in care packages. I think friends and family send them thinking it's a funny joke, but in all actuality, it is the warmest thing I'm wearing at the moment. I am now part of the CK (only a select few will understand that acronym) club of proud PCV Snuggie owners. Thanks Mom and Pops :)
It is so cold in Ukraine that schools basically throughout the country are closed until Monday. The schools do not have the money to pay for the heat and it's too cold for the kids to work in a classroom. I had one kid come to English club today. There are lots of sad stories and articles online about this cold spell that is wreaking havoc all over Eastern Europe. Say a little prayer for the people (and animals!) that are left outside in this weather. It is truly miserable. Read about it here. I wanted to go to my favorite grocery store (a marshrutka ride away) but could not stand outside waiting for the bus. I haven't seen any dogs the past few days...hope they're huddling together somewhere :(
In other news, my fridge (on the balcony) is completely frozen. Good thing there wasn't any American food of high importance in there (like Velveeta!).
Today's words of the day:
норка-mink
лиса-fox
You can probably guess why... :)
Goodnight Ukraine. See you in the morning when it's going to feel like a balmy -30C (-22F). Yep.
2 comments:
I am actually kind of jealous of your cold, because I've always wanted to try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGjwe-BCfms
The coldest I know I've been in is -10F, in Burlington, MA. I went out in the middle of the night purely to experience it.
Love the Snuggie and the faux fur hat. Stay warm!
I just love the fact that you shamelessly posted a photo of yourself in a Snuggie.
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