I used to be all about the summer.
When I lived in Florida everything was about the heat.
I owned a bunch of bathing suits since I was basically in a swim top 24/7. There were days I couldn’t be outside due to the severe heat. The winter was the best time to get outside work done. Then my husband had to move us due to a promotion. We moved just outside of Chicago to Glenview IL. The summer season was a pleasant warmth. I actually didn’t even run the air conditoneri n the house. It just wasn’t that hot or humid that it gets in Florida. Once winter came around I realized that was the true issue of living in Illinois. The heater just didn’t cut it. I was freezing cold all the time. I bought a bunch of space heaters and still froze. In order to be happy in my area, I needed to be warm. I also need to switch gears. I was all about heat and summertime. Now I need to be a winter gal. I changed my whole wardrobe to winter gear. I joined a local hockey league and ski team. I also invested in a better heating system for our home. My husband and I have a boiler system that has piping connected to it. The pipes then are all throughout the floors. The hot water then heats the floorboards. It is silent, efficient and it feels so good. I still haven’t adjusted to IL cold weather, but I feel much better about my situation.