30 Days of Thanks - Heat and Coats

I had to break out the winter coat yesterday. I always try to make it until Thanksgiving, I have no idea why. I am usually in denial that October/fall is over until the holidays are upon us. It seems like if I have to wait until Thanksgiving is over to get into Christmas decorating and the like, then the cold should hold off that long as well. It's pretty crazy, but my brain works in mysterious ways. Anyway, I gave in and got the coat out. I think I may go back to the lighter version tomorrow and forget these last two days happened....since it should warm up some. But regardless, it's chilly and I'm really happy I have a home and office to go to where I am not freezing, and that when I am outside I have a nice coat to keep the chill off (though really, I am always cold. Is it my coat or me lack of body fat? I don't know...it takes the edge off but I'm never super warm in winter. hmmm). I am thankful to not be one of the many displaced people in NY/NJ who are without heated home (or homes at all) or all the homeless people in Baltimore. Actually, I may buy this new coat I found which is on sale....and give my coat to a shelter. Oh wait, I'm giving another old coat away too! I forgot it made it to the giveaway pile (actually, I forgot I even still had it until the move). Hopefully the person who gets them will be thankful as well. It's a privilege to be able to buy something new that many can't afford.