New Coats...No Snow

So we're still awaiting snow in Odessa. In case you're wondering, we only have about 4-5 actual "snow-days" here because the temperature generally doesn't drop into the 30's. Currently, we're averaging about 45 degrees F (7 C).... which is COLD... but not freezing. It WILL get colder in January and February, but for now, it's really not too bad.

I've also realized, yes, it is warmer in Odessa, Ukraine than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Who woulda thunk it?

Nonetheless, Arun and I decided not to brave the weather any longer and we decided to buy some winter coats. I decided on a trench-style, off-white, wool coat. I researched it, I dreamed it, and let's just say that it took me about 20 minutes to walk in and purchase my coat.

Arun saw my purchase and decided that he wanted to get a long trench as well! Unfortunately we walked into store after store and we couldn't get it right. Wrong style... wrong size....too expensive.... and he became increasingly disconcerted and irate.

We stopped for lunch and had some Korean food, which Arun was ecstatic to find. He was in a much better mood after some bulgogi and so we were off again for the search of the perfect coat.

Finally, I convinced him how awesome this sporty black jacket was and we were BOTH happy. His co-worker liked it so much, he asked Arun if he wouldn't mind if he got the same one!

Alls' well that ends well!