You know how it goes: You spend the weeks leading up to December daydreaming about the forthcoming holiday cheer and all the winter-themed pleasures that come with it: cuddling by the fire, sporting cute hats and scarves, downing the Starbucks Christmas drink menu... Now, just over a week into the month, you're probably starting to remember that winter isn't as awesome as you built it up to be.
Expectation #1
You'll look like an adorable snow bunny in your puffer jacket.
Reality #1
You'll sacrifice all cuteness for warmth—the snow outside is taking no prisoners.
Expectation #2
You'll sit on park benches and enjoy what a beautiful winter wonderland your city turns into when it snows.
Reality #2
You'll trudge through grey sludge every morning on your way to work, simultaneously cursing the world.
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Expectation #3
You'll rock out to holiday playlists all month long.
Reality #3
You will rip your hair out if you have to hear "All I Want for Christmas Is You" one. More. Time.
Expectation #4
You might as well become a style blogger this season—you'll be that good at layering.
Reality #4
You discover that layering for warmth without looking like a snowball is a little harder than you thought.
Expectation #5
You're going to stay on top of your workouts. A little snow won't stop you from kicking ass.
Reality #5
Netflix.
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Expectation #6
You'll enjoy all of the holiday treats and sweets in moderation.
Reality #6
You'll get a little carried away with the holiday spread, to say the least. Come on: 'Tis the season of great food.
Expectation #7
You'll have adorable, winter-themed dates that involve kissing in the snow and love proclamations amid twinkly lights.
Reality #7
You'll watch adorable, winter-themed rom-coms that involve kissing in the snow and love proclamations amid twinkly lights.
Expectation #8
With great sophistication, you'll sip a tasty winter cocktail or two at your friend's holiday party.
Reality #8
With great desperation, you'll down a tasty winter cocktail or two or five to get through your friend's holiday party.
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