Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

In honor of Halloween, I've decided to post some horror stories. Of course, I must point out that this is geared towards my West Coast (esp So Cali) friends.

(*just picture yourself gathered around a fire in the woods, and imagine your friends faces as you share these tales of horror with them*)

..... Alina presents.... Tales from the Boston Crypt.

As winter nears and the temperatures drop, I've had the delight of hearing stories of winter from my roommates. Several weeks ago, we were all "hanging out" in the living room when the topic of conversation suddenly turned to the cold weather....

"If you're lucky - this winter will be like last winter... it only snowed a few times really - not too bad."
"Oh, but remember a few years ago when we had a horrible winter? I was walking to school and the cold air/wind was making my eyes tear - but as soon as the tears would form, theyd freeze! I kept having to unstick my eyelashes!"
"Ya, my nose usually freezes - because it gets all runny and then it just freezes so I can't breathe!"
(WHAT!?!!?!? How do your bodily fluids freeze?!?!)
"But don't worry Alina, if you bundle up you'll be fine. Just wear long johns under your jeans and maybe windbreakers over your jeans - really thick socks, a tank, a sweater, a jacket - make sure its a down jacket - a few scarves and a beanie - maybe ear muffs and don't forget the sunglasses"
(I'll be so bundled up one strong gust and I'll be rolling down the hill!)
Me: "What do you mean a few scarves?"
"Well, I usually wrap one around my head and then put my beanie over it - then I tie another one around my neck"
"Oh, my mom gave me a face mask thing - i just pull it on over my head and it has holes for my eyes and nose and mouth"
(um, like bank robber style?)
"And, just to warn you, it gets so cold that your fingers hurt - even with really warm gloves on. Don't ever put your hands in hot water after you've been outside because the hot water will burn"
"But you can get these little heating pads for your hands and feet - you just insert them in your gloves and socks"
(heating pads? are you serious?)
"Lastly, be sure that every inch of you is covered. Some days, it gets so cold they have frostbite advisories..."
Me: "What's a frostbite advisory?"
"Well, basically they make announcements saying that if you are outside for more than 30 minutes, any part of your body that is uncovered is at risk for frostbite"


WHAT!?!?!?!? FROSTBITE? But i like my fingers, toes, nose and ears...

There you have it folks... horror tales of what lies ahead for the next few months. AH!