OK, first of all, I have an announcement to make. I've told some of you already, but... I'm staying in Berlin for at least a few months! I start German language classes on Monday, and I think I've got an apartment squared away. The apartment is awesome - comfortably scruffy, shared with three young international artist types who have also just recently come to Berlin. The main renter splits his time between here and New York, and he deliberately runs things so the apartment can be a sort of jumping-off place for young people who have just arrived and 1) need cheap rent and 2) can't really deal with searching for an apartment in German language papers yet. It was so cool talking to the other tenants yesterday. They're all doing the same thing I am: trying to learn German, scrounge together enough money to get by on, and stay here as long as possible. I'm supposed to hear back from them today to finalize everything, and if it works out I'll be able to move in at the end of next week!
Secondly, people have inquired about pictures. I would love to post them, but internet cafes don't like to let you upload things, so I haven't been able to do anything with them. Hopefully I'll either get my computer from home, or a laptop, soon, so I'll be able to give you all my bird's eye view of Europe.
Lastly, can someone who's dealt with this before tell me... how the hell do you keep your legs warm all winter? I'm wearing long underwear and jeans, and my ass is still freezing! I've got the scarf, hat, gloves, coat, and that whole bit, but I think I'm going to need some tights or something as well. Sheesh. And it's only about 30 farenheit right now - it's going to get a lot worse really soon.
Secondly, people have inquired about pictures. I would love to post them, but internet cafes don't like to let you upload things, so I haven't been able to do anything with them. Hopefully I'll either get my computer from home, or a laptop, soon, so I'll be able to give you all my bird's eye view of Europe.
Lastly, can someone who's dealt with this before tell me... how the hell do you keep your legs warm all winter? I'm wearing long underwear and jeans, and my ass is still freezing! I've got the scarf, hat, gloves, coat, and that whole bit, but I think I'm going to need some tights or something as well. Sheesh. And it's only about 30 farenheit right now - it's going to get a lot worse really soon.
posted by Kristal at 5:33 AM
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I'm so happy for you! I know you'll have a fantastic time in Berlin, we may never see you again...
As for the subject of keeping your legs warm... this is a very mysterious subject that still baffles me sometimes, after living here in Boston through two winters, starting on three. Let me share with you my few secrets. Buy jeans with thick fabric, you know the ones that feel so thick you think there must be cardboard hidden in them. These help, especially with wool tights under them. Similar to this, a friend alerted me to jeans with flannel sewn inside them from LLBean, I haven't tried them, but she swears by them. Finally, on really windy and cold days, I wear a warm long coat, down to about my knees, and high socks and boots, this leaves the knee to mid calf region frozen, but the rest of me fairly warm and not frostbitten. If it's only your ass you're worried about, but a longer coat, comes down to mid thigh, this should help. And best of luck, I'm often surprised that people still have legs during the middle of winter. Have fun in Berlin, and keep posting, it's great to read about your exploits and escape the humdrum of daily life for a little while.
~~Jesse
how to keep your legs warm?
walk fast
wear tall socks over the long underwear, generaly if your feet and ankles stay warm it doesn't really matter if the legs get cold
make sure thhe long underwear is wool
or do wool/fleece over silk underwear
use your coldness as an excuse to "drop in" to warm cafes, shops, etc. along the way to your destination.
use underground routes/enclosed spaces as much as possible
you'll also get used to it soon, i swear
congrats again!
yeah...walk real fast! eat carbs...drink a lot(that keeps you warm)what else...walk real fast.
love,
Nora
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