Days 27 & 28: Portland, Unheated

I had a very full and fun weekend.  Saturday morning, I went to a new water aerobics class (new to me) at a pool I had not yet visited.  It was about 20 degrees outside, so imagine my shock, surprise and delight when I jumped in to a pool that was close to 100 degrees.  Imagine my red face 30 minutes later as I got pretty darned hot from exercising in a warm pool.  Still, it was so nice to not be cold in a Portland venue.  Later that night, we attended  a Rose City Roller Girls bout at the Veterans Memorial Colosseum and it couldn't have been more than 50 degrees inside. Brrrrr.  Today, we attended a play and it couldn't have been more than 60 degrees in the theater. I'm beginning to think that Portland heaters are having a tough time working against all of this record breaking cold.  At this moment, I'm sitting quite comfortably in front of a gas fireplace, along with my dogs, who are also enjoying the warmth.

To make matters even colder, we got up this morning to participate in the Jingle Bell Run (walk) downtown in the windy waterfront district, where is was a whopping 10 degrees.  BRRRRRRRR. Seriously, even my Ohio friends will agree that 10 is cold. I had on 2 pairs of wool socks, wool long underwear (top and bottoms), fleece lined running pants, a long sleeved high tech fabric running shirt, a down jacket, a fleece lined hat with neck and ear flaps, a Santa hat, a long scarf and some gloves. Oh yes, and a couple of jingling bells.  We made that walk in record time! OK, maybe not record, but we clocked in at 54 minutes, which at a fun run, is pretty quick walking, especially considering how many people you have to scoot around in the first mile to be able to make any time.  By then end of the walk, both hats were soaked with sweat and my toes were almost thawed. 

I forgot to practice the guitar yesterday (the middle of my day was taken up with a visit to St. Helens, OR to attend a TGIO (Thank Goodness It's Over) celebration for NaNoWriMo), so I got up early today to practice.  I had a small breakthrough when my chords only sort of sucked, instead of being horrific.  Hooray!  I'll try to practice again tonight.  My fingertips are still a bit sore.  Between the water aerobics, the cold weather, the guitar and my constant dry skin, my fingertips are taking a beating.  That is OK, though, I'm having a good time. 

I will be in bed early tonight.  With all of the activity of the last couple of days, my sleep patterns are a bit off.  Between getting good sleep and having a good food day tomorrow, I will be right back on track. 

Be happy and healthy!!!