I forgot how miserable Colorado can be in the winter. I don’t know what time it got dark, but I stood up at 6 (was still at work) and it was pitch black outside. It was also cold and windy (but not snowing/raining like was predicted) as I discovered when I went out to my car. I barely had a long enough drive for my car to heat up to the point that the heater started doing anything.
At least I still have good hot chocolate mix (the home-made stuff). I may have burnt myself on the cup, but my hands are warm now.
so does it make you want to explore the possibility of moving closer to home??? not right away, but eventually, maybe.