We’ve been spoiled with these nice days late into the year, but don’t even kid yourself–winter is coming. It does seem to sneak up on us every year, though. But soon we will be donning our winter gear and navigating a snowy world. Well, here are 10 thoughts everyone from Illinois has when winter is coming.

1. Driving to work is really, really going to suck.
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2. I can't wait for snow days!
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3. It is great to curl up next to a fire with a good book during the winter.
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4. Yay! I can finally go skiing!
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5. I hope I can find my snow shovel!
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6. Hot chocolate will not need any justification.
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7. Ugghhh...I do not even want to think what my heating bill will be this month.
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8. Nothing like upcoming holidays to give me a reason to shop till I drop on Amazon!
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9. Sleds, trash cans lids or intertubes--we will be super creative to get down that big hill!
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10. Boy, for all the headaches it causes, doesn't a fresh coat of snow make Illinois look beautiful?
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What do you think about when you realize winter is coming? Let us know in the comments.

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