Adapting

I've made it through the winter without a car in the "good ol' USA". I never could have imagined riding my bike in January and February! But I have--not a whole lot but a few days! Most days I've taken the bus and walked. Thank goodness for warm clothes and yaktrak's(wire contraptions worn on your feet for walking on ice and snow). It hasn't only been walking, biking and busing because many times I've received rides from gracious friends. Other times I've borrowed a car for those longer distanced appointments. It is amazing how adaptable I've become in my own country for this season of life. I never could have imagined myself doing this years ago.

We were hearing news reports all week about a snow storm preparing to slam KC. So while I've enjoyed connecting to environment all winter long I had great plans of staying home today. I didn't want the hassle of all the snow, missed buses, and cold feet. I expected to wake up to snow on the ground. I didn't. I didn't expect to wake up to cold house. I did. Our heater is broken. I feel so bad for "my family". We've been dealing with heater problems on and off all winter. My dreams of staying in my pajama's all day with a cup of coffee and my computer in my lap were given a different dose of reality. My adaptability is once again called into action. What can I do? I know exactly what to do. Adapt.

So on this 28th day of March when most people are choosing to stay home I've headed out in the weather. I bundled up in layers and layers of clothing. No I didn't ride my bike. I'm not that crazy(I don't have studded tires). I dawned my fancy yaktrack foot devices so I'd have firm footing on the ice covered ground and headed out on the day's adventure. I've not known where it would take me. So the day of laziness at home turned into a visit to the library, and a favorite coffee shop. The library was packed with people from the neighborhood. The coffee shop was empty!! I hung out with the owner most of the afternoon. Maybe I'll go to The Plaza next. Tonight I'll walk home in the snow to sleep in my down sleeping bag. It will be like camping. I love camping! I'll be connecting to the environment in a new way--and hope the heater can be rectified soon or that the weather will soon return to spring.