Okay, Mom, I admit, you were right.
It’s very cold outside today. Weather Underground says it’s currently 32 degrees with a 20 mph wind (that’s a wind chill of 20 degrees Fahrenheit).
Our winter heat bills run in excess of $250 a month because of the layout of our home, so we keep the heat set in the mid sixty’s during the day. That’s not bad for most of the family, but I’m here working.
So, what did I just do?
I’m proud, and a little humbled to say, I went and put on socks.
I know, I know… what was I doing sitting here with no socks on anyway? Well, that’s stupid thing #1, but the short answer is that I had to run down and send some emails before “end of day” India time, which is like 8 in the morning, and socks would’ve just slowed me down. (both running speed and getting dressed time). But, yeah, I know…
The point is, I listened… finally. I remembered that you lose most of your heat through your head and feed. My hair’s short, and I don’t feel like wearing a hat indoors (how rude!), so I remembered what my mom and about 5 different Health teachers told me… and went and put on socks.
And I feel considerably warmer now. (Warm enough that no, I’m not going to go put on a sweater… yet)
Contributed by: Scott Copperman (Guest Author)
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