Dear Cold Season,

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee by putting on a sweatshirt to warm up after I get out of the shower.

I love thee by covering myself with a sheet (and soon, a sleeping bag) while I sleep.

I love thee by purchasing the plentiful market vegetables (Right now squash, cucumbers, lettuce, non-mushy tomatoes and carrots are all available at the same time. Astonishing.).

I love thee by going for a run in middle of the day.

I love thee by wearing the same shirt all day long, without sweating through it.

I love thee by sleeping in, thanks to the absence of oppressive and slumber-interrupting 6 a.m. heat.

I love thee by turning off my fan.

I love thee by drinking hot chocolate in the evenings.

I love thee by drinking hot tea in the mornings.

I love thee by drinking room temperature water and not mistaking it for the aforementioned hot tea.

I love thee by having conversations with other volunteers that don't revolve around complaining about the heat.

Cold season, you complete me.