I like to think that I've learned the seasons, that my eyes have become adept to spotting even the most invisible ice slicks, that my feet have mastered the perfect shuffling technique to safely cross said ice slicks, and that I can drive in even the scariest conditions to arrive at my destination in one piece. But even with these acquired skills, I still occasionally (emphasis on occasionally) find myself losing my perfect balance on pesky, unnoticed ice slabs and still sometimes happen to find myself outdoors severely unprepared for the cold temperatures. I guess it just proves that I can't yet consider myself a native to Provo.
Now I'm not writing this to lament my huge dislike of this crazy weather, in fact, I kind of like them. Maybe the whole idea of four distinct seasons is still novel enough to this California native. To tell the truth, when everyone else in Utah Valley is verbally wondering when the snow storms are going to end, there's a part of me that's secretly hoping they last for a very long time.
I will admit one thing, though. I absolutely loath having to scrap snow and ice off of my car. I haven't quite figured out how to factor scrapping time into my ETA.
On this particular day I resorted to just using the shovel used on our driveway to release my car.
So, Winter, I'm ok if you choose to stick around for awhile, even considering my 8AM walks to school.
5 comments:
It is insane this year. More than I've ever seen. But I agree -- if it's going to be cold and dark then it might as well be snowing. So were you implying there's been some slipping and falling on your 8am walks to school? Do tell.
I wish it would snow here. It would make things so much prettier around here. I love having four seasons. I think I probably appreciate them more as a California native than I would if I had grown up with four seasons.
yeah your car looks a little bit hopeless there!! i agree growing up without seasons makes you appreciate them a whole lot.
im going to secretly film your walk to school after a really cold, frozen ice night. yeessss!
Wow. That is so much snow. We don't have any snow here. I find I'm not minding a winter break from the snow. I love seasons as well, but two years without snow, is totally fine with me.
P.S. You have great writing skills. All that reading pays off.
P.P.S. Did you ever see Twilight the movie? Or finish the 4th book?
Enjoy your snow and when you get tired of it come and visit us again. We have spent the last three Saturdays playing at the beach. It's 82 degrees here today - in January!
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