Happiness is...
Paper snowflakes. Each one unique, each one perfectly symmetrical. My favorite thing to do around Christmas time? Watch elf and cut out these beauties. Paper snowflakes and paper chains, the simplest of holiday cheer (and possibly the most economical). They take me to a better place.
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
First snowfall
Happiness is...
Having nowhere in particular to go during the first snowfall of the year.
Every year around this time, Minnesotans forget what it's like to be here. They have to become accustomed to snow all over again. In the meantime, they whine, under-dress, and drive like crap. Unfortunately, grad school calls me in to Saturday classes. Today was the last one of the semester. People were by no means chipper... but I got to avoid the rest of the world as we sat in that classroom all afternoon. Now, all that's left is bundling up and sipping cocoa, perhaps with one friend. The others? You can have them.
I'm looking forward to a relaxing evening, cozy and comfortable. It's all I need today.
Having nowhere in particular to go during the first snowfall of the year.
Every year around this time, Minnesotans forget what it's like to be here. They have to become accustomed to snow all over again. In the meantime, they whine, under-dress, and drive like crap. Unfortunately, grad school calls me in to Saturday classes. Today was the last one of the semester. People were by no means chipper... but I got to avoid the rest of the world as we sat in that classroom all afternoon. Now, all that's left is bundling up and sipping cocoa, perhaps with one friend. The others? You can have them.
I'm looking forward to a relaxing evening, cozy and comfortable. It's all I need today.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Beaming sunlight!
Happiness is...
Wearing sunglasses in March. Yes, it's unfortunate to be back in cold Minnesota, white and dreary, but when I walked out today there was still a bright sun hanging high in the sky. That is one constant... and it means one important thing. The snow reflects sunlight like a clear pond reflects the trees. The day seems even brighter, the drive nicer. And I am forced to put on my sunglasses. That's a good sign, right?
It's got to be close. I can almost smell it... springtime.
Wearing sunglasses in March. Yes, it's unfortunate to be back in cold Minnesota, white and dreary, but when I walked out today there was still a bright sun hanging high in the sky. That is one constant... and it means one important thing. The snow reflects sunlight like a clear pond reflects the trees. The day seems even brighter, the drive nicer. And I am forced to put on my sunglasses. That's a good sign, right?
It's got to be close. I can almost smell it... springtime.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Heat!
Happiness is...
Heated seats on a brisk winter day. I wouldn't give them up... Since when is January this cold?
My feet may get cold walking to the car and I may tuck my hands deep into my pockets, but I feel better knowing I can turn the car up and feel the warmth radiating up my back. Until Minnesota gets a little more tolerable, I know I have this :)
Heated seats on a brisk winter day. I wouldn't give them up... Since when is January this cold?
My feet may get cold walking to the car and I may tuck my hands deep into my pockets, but I feel better knowing I can turn the car up and feel the warmth radiating up my back. Until Minnesota gets a little more tolerable, I know I have this :)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Fresh Snow
Happiness is...
The way fresh fallen snow sparkles. Like a diamond. Like glitter. Like Edward Cullen's chest. Ha, but mostly I prefer it to sparkle like snowflakes. Each one is unique, perfect in its own way, and each one catches the light in its own particular way. The end result is something truly spectacular.
It's simple miracles in nature that remind you why you're living. So, even though this winter is a phenomenon beyond my level of patience, there are some days where the beauty is more pervasive than my frustration. Imagine that.
Let it snow.
The way fresh fallen snow sparkles. Like a diamond. Like glitter. Like Edward Cullen's chest. Ha, but mostly I prefer it to sparkle like snowflakes. Each one is unique, perfect in its own way, and each one catches the light in its own particular way. The end result is something truly spectacular.
It's simple miracles in nature that remind you why you're living. So, even though this winter is a phenomenon beyond my level of patience, there are some days where the beauty is more pervasive than my frustration. Imagine that.
Let it snow.
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