Lehigh is always very beautiful, with its clear summer skies and bright green grass, leading into the fall with the gorgeous tree colors. So beautiful, right until the middle October, then it turns hideous. I admit, the snow is quite delightful some days: when you are in a heated dorm and don’t have to leave, ever. You always want to leave your dorm and sometimes it's essential, like for class and food. You’ll bundle up with warm layers, usually three for each half of your body and a long coat over it. You’ll have a big wooly scarf on and a hat and maybe even snow boots if the weather is that much against you. Then you’ll take one step out the door and the cold punches you so hard in the face you end up in the shower with the water turned all the way up on the hot setting, instead of pursuing the adventure of walking down hill through snow to class.
It’s a serious problem for me. I am never eager to arise before the ungodly hour of 8 a.m. because as soon as my bare feet hit the cold tile floor, the only thing on my mind is getting back to my nice warm bed and falling back to sleep.
Tips on how to stay warm:
1. Sneak into to lindy on the way up to your room: there’s Lucy’s café right down stairs so pick up a coffee or some other hot delight they offer. (Or even Johny's if you live in brodhead or off campus.)
2. Wear a warm jacket: this is key; last year I ran around campus wearing sweatshirts and not spending money on a coat. This year I finally invested in a slight upgrade of outer wear and it already has kept me warm in freezing winds.
3. Eat a hot meal: having hot food in your stomach always keeps your belly full and your temperature rise. Hot soup can really hit the spot on a chilly Lehigh night.
4. Stop being lazy: If you are freezing and waiting for the bus when you a just a stop or two away, just walk. Keeping your blood pumping will warm you up before you have to be in your dorm, house or just a class room. This is especially important when class is a little cold as well.
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