The cold continues..
Jan. 13th, 2026 06:01 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
glacier_kittyIt was -40 again today, so the bookstore was closed..I wasn't expecting that this morning! We passed another cold milestone too:
The National Weather Service said "With yet another subzero day in Fairbanks today, we have officially reached the 2nd longest stretch of subzero temperatures in Fairbanks since 1904 [did they mean 1918?]. This has been the longest stretch of below zero temperatures in 73 years or since 1953." Wow..though I'm tired of all the people who have been here for decades saying the weather right now isn't a big deal because in the 70s and 80s it got to -50 before Halloween. I wasn't even ALIVE then, of course it's a big deal for people who haven't experienced it! There's going to be a huge change though..on Friday it's supposed to get to 17 ABOVE zero! That's going to feel amazing haha..getting bundled up for subzero weather is tiring :P
My cousin Eric (dad's nephew) passed away from cancer today. He was only in his 50s! I'm sure Uncle Jack is devastated, because he was super devoted to Eric. I *think* I last saw Eric in Hawaii in 2016..I definitely need to see dad's side of the family more often! He loved surfing and bike riding, so hopefully he's having fun in the afterlife doing those things :)
10. What's a good book that you have read recently? Tailing a Tabby, a cat mystery! The main character works at a library and has a cat, so I keep relating to things she says haha
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always: Hmm..having a milkshake with mom?
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say? Maybe one of my parents?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had: I keep having dreams where I'm at the beach or another body of water..if I'm at the beach, I worry the tide will take me out to sea. If I'm somewhere else, I'm worried about floods. I feel like that symbolizes fear of losing control, being uncertain? It must mean something haha
1. Describe three moments from the holidays that you wish to remember
2. What's one thing that you hope to achieve or accomplish this year?
3. What is your family's Christmas story (your traditions, rituals, etc)?
4. Describe your bedtime ritual
5. What are three things that bring you joy in life?
6. What was the last movie you watched, and did you like it?
7. Is there any hurt or pain lingering in your heart right now?
8. What song(s) or tune(s) do you find yourself singing unconsciously?
9. What do you miss the most about being young(er)?
10. What's a good book that you have read recently?
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had
14. Have you ever felt trapped or suffocated?
15. What is your favorite meal to cook, and why?
16. When does your family usually take down holiday decorations? Who does it?
17. What happened today at 10am?
18. Where were you born? Have you been back there since?
19. Write down five things about your mother that you are most grateful for
20. What's your relationship like with your siblings?
21. How do you feel about the dark?
22. When you were little, where was your favorite place to hide?
23. What is your current go-to outfit, and why?
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now?
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation?
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days?
28. How are you feeling today?
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard?
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about?
31. What is your favorite thing about weekends right now?
The National Weather Service said "With yet another subzero day in Fairbanks today, we have officially reached the 2nd longest stretch of subzero temperatures in Fairbanks since 1904 [did they mean 1918?]. This has been the longest stretch of below zero temperatures in 73 years or since 1953." Wow..though I'm tired of all the people who have been here for decades saying the weather right now isn't a big deal because in the 70s and 80s it got to -50 before Halloween. I wasn't even ALIVE then, of course it's a big deal for people who haven't experienced it! There's going to be a huge change though..on Friday it's supposed to get to 17 ABOVE zero! That's going to feel amazing haha..getting bundled up for subzero weather is tiring :P
My cousin Eric (dad's nephew) passed away from cancer today. He was only in his 50s! I'm sure Uncle Jack is devastated, because he was super devoted to Eric. I *think* I last saw Eric in Hawaii in 2016..I definitely need to see dad's side of the family more often! He loved surfing and bike riding, so hopefully he's having fun in the afterlife doing those things :)
10. What's a good book that you have read recently? Tailing a Tabby, a cat mystery! The main character works at a library and has a cat, so I keep relating to things she says haha
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always: Hmm..having a milkshake with mom?
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say? Maybe one of my parents?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had: I keep having dreams where I'm at the beach or another body of water..if I'm at the beach, I worry the tide will take me out to sea. If I'm somewhere else, I'm worried about floods. I feel like that symbolizes fear of losing control, being uncertain? It must mean something haha
2. What's one thing that you hope to achieve or accomplish this year?
3. What is your family's Christmas story (your traditions, rituals, etc)?
4. Describe your bedtime ritual
5. What are three things that bring you joy in life?
6. What was the last movie you watched, and did you like it?
7. Is there any hurt or pain lingering in your heart right now?
8. What song(s) or tune(s) do you find yourself singing unconsciously?
9. What do you miss the most about being young(er)?
10. What's a good book that you have read recently?
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had
14. Have you ever felt trapped or suffocated?
15. What is your favorite meal to cook, and why?
16. When does your family usually take down holiday decorations? Who does it?
17. What happened today at 10am?
18. Where were you born? Have you been back there since?
19. Write down five things about your mother that you are most grateful for
20. What's your relationship like with your siblings?
21. How do you feel about the dark?
22. When you were little, where was your favorite place to hide?
23. What is your current go-to outfit, and why?
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now?
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation?
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days?
28. How are you feeling today?
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard?
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about?
31. What is your favorite thing about weekends right now?
