Brrrrrrrr......

It hits you in the face like a hammer. You walk outside and can feel it
draining the life from you like some sort of Sci-fi monster. Every thing
you carry feels sharper, yu can feel the edges on boxes, the straps on
plactic bgs and weight of all items. Your skin feels thinner, itchy and it
hurts within a minute of being outside. You should dress in armored layers;
undies,long johns, thermal socks, t shirt, thin shirt, shirt, light wind
jacked, fleece , fall jacket with windproof parka over the top, wrist
wraps, gloves and a hat (with 3 more in the car "just in case I lose one).
That list is what I wear outside at work. Its not the cold so much as the
wind that drives the air temps down. I was in a car today and yes it was
nasty cold inside, but outside the wind was near unbearable.
Why do I live in the Chicagoland area? Why do I do this every year? I
swear I don't know..... I hope you all stay warm and comfy. Peace