A Floridian's lessons in cold weather..

It's cold! Monday brought a chill through Korea, and I'm taking it with as much strength as I can. But as a lifelong Floridian, I am not used to this cold. At all. This winter shall be.. interesting. My face and hands are red from the cold and it's not even November!



The ginko leaves have all turned yellow and fallen off the trees due to the sudden chill, and all the beautiful fall wild flowers that popped up in September have drooped and withered.

I have learned a few things in this unfamiliar cold, known for generations of northmen:
1) Scarves can be stylish, but are essential in cold weather. Putting on a scarf properly by placing front, crossing back and tucking in keeps your neck toasty where a coat can fail.
2) Pockets are not just for storing keys and cell phones. Keeping one's hands in one's pockets while walking keeps them from turning purple. Always a good thing.
3) Layers. Layers don't make sense in Florida, and the hipster fashion of layering clothing clearly originated in colder climates, but it makes a lot of sense here.

And always, my friends, always walk in the sunlight.