{ Cozying the winter storm away }

If there was a way that I could snap my fingers and make the winter storm leave, I would do it.  Alas, I can't, and though I've prayed over it immensely, ultimately it is in God's hands, and so leave it be and concentrate rather on getting through it.

 

Outside the wind rages, the snow continues to fall and the temperatures cut through to the core.  

The birds are trying to find shelter, sweeping down, pecking at the ice, trying to find something to nibble on, then finding a place to get warm anywhere they can.  The chicken coop is a favorite for them because of the heaters and enclosed runs, along with any place there is straw, or under garden chairs.

 

If there is one thing I hate about storms like this, is the outside animals.  I know, I know, they were created to sustain the weather and the changing temperatures outside, but it still makes me sad to see them out there in -5 degree weather.  Makes me want to scoop them all up and bring them in. 

But as the storm rages on outside, inside I have created a cozy cocoon where I have snuggled into my bed under warm blankets, am indulging in a day of no cooking, copious amounts of coffee and other cozy things that I consider perfect for these kind of days.

 

Reading, watching tv and knitting are at the top of the list, so here's what I plan on doing over the next two days. 

I want to....

keep the fire going, and I have so far.  Logs have been thrown in, moved around, stacked upon each other and the warmth is seeping through the house.

I am still....

knitting my hat and I wish at this point that it was finished so I could pop it on my head and enjoy the warmth.  But that's ok, the mere act of knitting is so calming and relaxing, that I don't mind having this project on the needles for a while longer. 

 

I am reading.... 

the last chapter of the first book of January, which is Spark of the Revolution by Megan Soja.  I am zipping through it because I'm enjoying it, it's an easy read, but also because I have a new one that I have been waiting for and it just arrived. 

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset.  This is a massive beast of a book, 1100 pages but it is a trilogy all in one, so technically it's 3 books in this big monster of a book.  I only recently heard about it and immediately knew it was something I would love reading, so quickly ordered it off Amazon.

 

Kristin Lavransdatter is a Nobel Prize-winning historical fiction trilogy by Norwegian author Sigrid Undset, set in 14th-century Norway, that chronicles the life of its strong-willed heroine, Kristin, from childhood through a tumultuous marriage and old age, exploring themes of love, faith, sin, and redemption against a backdrop of medieval society, politics, and religion. 

Also want to read....

A King Washes Feet, as I received it for a book review and it looks fantastic.  It is a Bible study, illustrated and just seems right up my alley. 

 

I want to eat....

French Bread Pizzas for dinner.  I made the french bread baguettes a few days ago, so will use those for some nice pizzas for dinner.  Something quick and yummy. 

 

I want to watch....

Two new series on TV.  The first is called The Pendragon Cycle: The Rise of Merlin and the second one is A Knight in the Seven Kingdoms.

 

Hubby and I have already watched the third episode of the new Star Trek Series, Starfleet Academy.