Does Anyone Watch the Weather?

I get it. It’s December and customarily, December is mighty cold, especially in the great city of New York. If I remember correctly, this time last year we had already had a few massive snow storms and were necessarily bundled up. HOWEVER – this is not last year people – and there is no blizzard outside! This past week has been in the upper 50’s as have many of the previous weeks. We have even seen some 60+ degree weather this month. Now, I know that I tend to be shall we say…slightly hotter than the average Jane, BUT that still does not excuse the excessive outwear I have witnessed recently.

Let’s take today for example. When I left my house this morning the Today Show had already told me that at 8:00am it was already 54 degrees with a high 56. So, when making my selection of appropriate outerwear I chose my stylish, yet practical, red H&M trench coat. It is warm enough to protect me from a slight chill but is not designed to protect me from a freak snow storm. No gloves, earmuffs or even scarf were necessary on this fall like brisk morning. Apparently, I was one of the only people in the city to look at the weather before leaving my house because everyone was dressed as the abominable snow man, ESPECIALLY those that are clearly not from the area.

People were bundled up with their massive down coats with lined fur hoods zipped up to their noises. Their scarves are wrapped tightly around their neck and their hands are protected by gloves. I also saw quite a few ski jackets, snow boots, ear warmers and those stupid animal hats that have “gloves” attached.

Seriously people, get a grip! I know, I know, I, like you, would LOVE to get more use out of the beautiful Michael Kors down jacket that I purchased this fall (which I bought for $100 less that it was marked for!) but it is just not appropriate.

Yes, it is similar to the coat I mocked earlier but I'm not wearing it in 55 degree weather!

I know you people own TV’s or have the internet, AND, if you don’t – or don’t speak English as many tourists don’t – I’m SURE that when you step out side and realize that it feels like FALL that you could take off a layer or two and stop living in a false reality. THANK YOU.

On a side note: I have a HUGE bone to pick with Mother Nature, or Global Warming, whoever is currently processing complaints. Winter is MY time of year. It is the one time that I can look forward to NOT sweating on my way to work (besides for when I entered a heated building or bus) and can wear all the cute winter clothes I own. But NOOOOOO you think you’re cute and have completely messed with my favorite time of year. Now, I have to find ways to “dress” for the season without sweating my ass off and sit with my fan constantly on at my desk because the heat is pumping at the office because it’s supposed to be cold. Enough is enough. Please accept this as my formal complaint. January better not fail me, or you’ll be hearing from my lawyer.

P.S. – Yes, I am blatantly ignoring the fact that it has been 21 days since my last post. This has been my month from hell and I have been busy. Deal with it. THANKS! J Love you, mean it!