1. The Cold

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Winter is freezing, especially for a skinny girl like me. No matter how many sweaters I pile on, no matter how much hot tea I drink or how many hot baths I take, I can’t get or stay warm. And, as my boyfriend will attest, my little toes are like icicles when I crawl into bed each night, electric blanket or no.

2. The Roads

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I live in Michigan, so in the winter, the roads are treacherous. There’s the ice, the snow, the sleet. Not only is it ugly, it’s dangerous, and I hate it! Plus, the salt they put on the roads to melt the ice destroys our cars… ugh!

3. The Dry Skin

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All the hot baths and cold, dry weather can really take its toll on a girl’s delicate skin. I can spend each morning and evening slathering myself with every sort of lotion and emollient ever invented, but somehow I always end up with dry alligator skin for most of the season. Very unsexy!

4. The Staticky Hair

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A if having dry skin wasn’t bad enough, the cold, dry air also makes my hair incredibly staticky. I end up carrying around a small box of fabric softener sheets to rub over my hair at odd hours of the day, just to keep it under control. But sometimes, especially if I’ve been wearing a hat, not even that will help.

5. The Bulky Clothes

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My dream is to live in a place where I was wear sundresses and go barefoot all year long. Sadly, if I tried that in Michigan, I’d end up in the hospital with frostbite for much of the year. Instead, I’m forced to cover up in layers of bulky sweaters, coats, and jeans. It’s flattering, really, but still!

6. The Illnesses

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I don’t know if there’s any scientific or medical research that supports this, but I think the cold and flu get so much worse in the winter. Is it that so many of us are in enclosed spaces together a lot more, or do flu bugs just enjoy the cold?

7. The Lack of Fresh Fruits

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This may sound silly, especially since our industrialized food system makes just about any fruit or veggie available year-round, but I won’t eat that pesticide and preservative-ridden junk. I prefer fresh, locally-grown produce, and it’s nearly impossible to get during the winter. I’ll settle for Florida citrus, but I sure do miss my Michigan apples, berries, and cherries…

These are only 7 of the reasons I hate winter, but I could go on for HOURS. It’s agony! Do you agree, or are you one of those crazy women who loves winter? What about it do you like? Please let me know (though I’ll still think you’re nuts…)!

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