Thread:Vorknkx/@comment-3547390-20150204202730/@comment-3547390-20150409011617

Yeah, the people up here drive quite recklessly. Almost nobody cares about their surroundings, if I wasn't very aware of my surroundings I could easily get run over, especially in bad weather when people get more careless. There aren't many pick-ups here, people would steal a car if it was left running for any length of time.

Being in New England, you get used to snow and ice. Black ice can be a pain, though you just learn to take it slow and be methodical. If you need extra traction, you can always put your socks on your shoes. You are safest on the snowbanks that are likely to be covering all sidewalks, meaning they allow for a nice route as long as you keep moving. One of the tricks to moving in large snow banks is to never stop moving and to be crossing at somewhat of a brisk pace. If you don't do it right, you are likely to sink into the snow. More solid snow banks are always convenient, though loose pieces may always exist.

The temperature up here isn't pretty either, ranging from downright freezing blizzards to rather warm summers (though nothing like the South with entire dry seasons). I prefer the cold to the heat, though I do not like the snow or ice. While hypothermia can always set in, it feels like you can be in more control for a longer period of time in colder weather. Cold and darkness tend to go hand in hand, which means less glares and shiny surfaces. 40-50 degrees is my ideal comfort zone, though I can handle a little bit lower. Of course, you learn that the cold is never the problem, it is the wind chill that gets to you.

I feel you, my mother often would criticize my walking. Usually I try to walk on cooler days that are closer to my comfort zone, so I usually don't have the problem of sweat, just soreness and pain. Twisting an ankle (I haven't done this luckily in a bit) and having to limp for ten miles isn't exactly comforting either.