A Storm is Coming: Thankfully It’s Winter
The skies were bright and sunny yesterday but we all knew that sunny sky would soon disappear. We are all wildly preparing for the storm that is to come. Well, some of us. I, for one, am already prepared. Yes, I woke up to reports of blizzard warnings. However, why are people so panicked? It is winter time, after all. If you need to get anything done, today would be the day to do it or so warn our local weathermen. If you ask me, that sounds a bit silly. If you need to get something done, why are you waiting for a blizzard to motivate you?
Now is the winter of our discontent
Made glorious summer by this son of York;
And all the clouds that low’r’d upon our house
In the deep bosom of the ocean buried.
Yes, a storm is coming and thankfully it is winter. Thus, it should be expected. We already have our warm coats and thick boots patiently waiting to be worn. In New York City, Mayor DeBlasio noted that we should not underestimate the storm. Indeed, is that not sound advice for any situation? We need to always get and keep our head in the game, whether it is a winter storm or a tenuous workplace situation. Be prepared, charge up and brace yourself against the blowback.
I recently went to Germany for Christmas vacation. many people wondered why I would go somewhere cold for vacation. Why not? It was winter time here as well in New York and thus I was prepared.
I got to see ponies in the Christmas markets and up above on the glorious Brandenburg Gate.
I got to eat schnitzel and apple strudel.
I got to see a beautifully haunting memorial by the pale light of the moon and watch kids having a ball sliding down the snow slide in Postdam Platz.
The mind, the spirit and one’s creativity cannot and should not be limited because it is dark and cold outside. Indeed a storm is coming, but take it head on. Ring the bells that will get you motivated
…and have a beer
As you can see, by not limiting myself I got to experience a little bit of the Sound of Music in the midst of winter in Berlin:
“Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things.”
Categories: art, new york, photography, Psychology, The Seasons, Travel
psychologistmimi 
That’s not a bad looking beer.
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🙂 indeed
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I’m in northern Massachusetts and we’re hunkering down. I’ve decided to buy more bread and milk that I could ever drink or eat, which is not much, since I don’t ever eat either. I did get enough gas for my snow blower. I suspect that I’ll be out many times during the night so that I can get to work on Tuesday. Stay safe and warm!!!
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How are you doing with the storm? Here in ny we are good. I didn’t believe the hype much beforehand… Hope you are fairing ok
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I had to drive in it this morning. It had taken 2 hours to clear my driveway and then drive to work. It was a white knuckle ride! I heard that NY didn’t get the projected amounts of snowfall. Is that true?
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Oh my. Congrats on your will power to get through all that. NY got what is a standard amount of snow. But we’ll take the snow day nonetheless. Keep safe out there!
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Thanks, Mimi. I’m not looking forward to the ride home. Snow has been falling here all day. 😦
Rob
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I have a son who lives in Germany. He loves it there. Calls it his heart-home.
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thanks
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That Christmas vacation in Germany looks amazing! Going to wintery White Christmas-y places for Christmas is awesome. Especially when you can warm up with schnitzel with noodles, and beer! 🙂
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It was fun. I enjoyed myself. I have to admit I bought a super long down coat to keep me mega warm.
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Wonderful entry for this week. Thanks for playing 🙂
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thanks. Stay warm out there
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Agreed. It is winter time and we (in N.E.) have not had an abundance of snow. Although it can be looked at as nicer if it didn’t all fall at once its not that big a deal
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Its been good so far. But here we go! stay warm and safe
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My brother lives in Germany. I think the old castles would be of most interest to me. But to be honest, I have to side with the ones who would opt for some place warmer during the winter time. Get away from the cold I hate so much. If I could take my whole family, I’d move in a southward direction. 😉
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haha yes I totally get that! Right now in the midst of this blizzard I was wishing I was in hawaii
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