Baby, it's cold outside...

...and inside. I had to keep the heater on for two hours last night while I shivered in bed under five blankets. Although it may sound like it, this isn't complaining...it's just stating a fact. I actually love the cold--I don't pine for places south of Maryland or yearn for warmer temperatures. I like the biting cold that makes your whole body tingle and feel alive.

With that in mind, another weekend comes to a close. It was cold, it was gray, but it was fun! I only left my apartment for an hour today--a quick trip to Kings for some grocery and baking essentials (flour, baking powder, butter and milk for biscuits, along with greek yogurt, broccoli and of course, Mallomars), a stop at Starbucks, and a pizza pickup at Larry and Joe's. The morning was spent watching "Rome," cleaning the bathroom and crosswording! The evening, with Rebecca.

Yesterday I continued on my annual award season moving viewing kick--this time, it was "The Reader" (nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress for Kate Winslet). Not nearly as good as "Slumdog Millionaire", but beautiful filming and of course great acting. The story was unsettling though--it left me with a weird feeling that I couldn't describe. Later in the evening at a jazz bar in the West Village, it became clearer that maybe the weird feeling was that I felt bad for Kate Winslet's character, when I didn't want to. In any event, it was a good day full of films, Thai food, and jazz.

To close out the weekend, I'm listening to a classic that seems to be everywhere at Christmas, although I like to think it's more of a winter song:

I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour

The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

C'mon baby

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Ooh darling, it's cold outside
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

...Weekend Anna