This winter, it’s been pretty cold outside.
Because of the outside thermostat, I am living my life slightly differently than I normally do.
Because I live in the south, I really don’t have to have a lot of winter clothing. And I don’t. This year, though, I have found myself going to the discount stores and buying quite a few sweaters. I have numerous sweaters now that I did not have before Thanksgiving. Another thing I am doing is using the heater much more than I usually do. I have turned my central heating and cooling switch from cooling to heating. I admit that I am quite spoiled and that being able to use the center is really quite simple and convenient. I know that other people in the world do not have access to such convenient Heating, and I do not take it for granted. Another thing I am doing is utilizing my heated floors and my fireplace. The heated flooring that I had installed several years back has never really been used all that much, but this year I am using it all the time. I think it helps my central heating system have to work less, therefore costing me less money. My fireplace is being used as a source of heating as well. Normally I only use it because I think it looks pretty, but this year I am trying to sit close to it much more often. My dog loves to join me over there and curl up in front of that gorgeous fireplace! Another thing that I am doing is using the oven as a heater. Of course I do not recommend that you just turn on the oven and open the door. Of course not! However, I did cook a turkey the day before Christmas Eve, and when that turkey was done cooking, I left the oven door open. It served as a sort of temporary heater in my kitchen, and I loved it. Once the heating stops coming out of it, I simply shut the door.