Into the Cold

My latest trip for work took me to two places I try to avoid in the winter; Nebraska and Chicago. Growing up in California I really own a light jacket and thats about it. So I packed my light jacket, took my bags and first headed to Lincoln Nebraska. This is my 4th trip there but first in the winter. I landed in Lincoln at 10:30pm. I put on my light jacket, got my rental car and headed outside. You see, my thoughts about going to cold places are simple. I feel that I will only be in the cold for a few minutes and then it will be over which is why I don't buy or pack a heavier jacket, gloves, scarf, etc. Anyways, I walked outside the 2 gate airport at around 11pm and immediately felt a burning feeling hit my head, ears, neck, and fingertips. Running to my car made it worse. I got to my car and it took 20 minutes to warm up before I was comfortable driving. So from Lincoln I headed to Chicago. This time I landed at about 7:30pm...still with only my light jacket. While in Lincoln I checked the weather in Chicago and it was colder. I didn't rent a car in Chicago as my meeting was right near the airport in a hotel. But to get there I had to walk to a bus station. The freezing wind was blowing so hard it blew my jacket off my shoulders. Well needless to say, I've learned my lesson. I should avoid cold places in the winter or buy the appropriate clothing to stay warm! Whats worse is I already have a trip scheduled to Denver in a coule weeks. Maybe I'll buy a jacket for that trip.