Snow pussy

snow bunny not so much.  I think snow is pretty to look at but not so much to touch.  But I am working on that and am determined to become one with the snow.  I plan to take up snowshoeing.  I will have to up my calcium intake to prepare for the falls.
when I walked into nursing orientation at UW in my Uggs and my cashmere mittens and my Louis Vuitton purse ( that my friend Mary gave me, trust me I couldnt afford/) , all the nurses later told me at lunch that they knew I was from California.  hmm, okay I will take that as a compliment... kinda.
And my dad's backhanded compliment telling me I would look like a swimsuit model in the land of chubbies.  I know, so my dad.  funny but geez thanks pops.  It isn't true in Madison.  It is a very healthy, outdoorsy town. 
The other learning curve is learning to cope in the snow.  It is like traveling with a small child.  You cant just up and leave your house.  You have to pack accessories and always carry a tote and plan out your day and stops and what you will need.  No more just walking out the front door in flip flops and tee shirt and skirt.
The other phenom is crunchy snow.  Haha.  I got made fun of by the other travelers. I thought all the salt crystals were ice crystals and hence walk slowly.  And after living here 2 weeks, I still cannot tell the difference so I walk slowly and drive slowly everywhere.  I am such a dilly.