I’ve always loved snow. I love light flurries, I love heavy blizzards. I love when you have nowhere to go and can watch the snow fall from your window. Growing up, my dad would wake me up in the middle of the night so we could be the first ones to experience the white untouched grounds. I loved snow so much I decided to spend four years of college with it in the NC mountains.
My love for snow, however, ended in 2010.
Some of you may remember the Mid-Atlantic snow attack in the winter of 2009-2010. In fact, some of you experienced those unsettling few weeks. The weeks where snow billowed from the sky for days, wind was fierce, and a couple of feet of snow remained on the dirty streets months afterwards. These three storms were affectionately called Snowpocalypse, Snowmaggedon, and Snowverkill. The very last one, Snowverkill, was one of the worst weeks of my life: I was home alone, out of power, got food poisoning, and was severely dehydrated. I had never felt so alone and helpful. I hated snow after that miserable experience.
But, just like any relationship, a little time can do wonders for hurt feelings.
After two years, I am finally ready to love snow again. But where is it this year? I have yet to see one flurry this winter, and it seems to be a trend across America.
Dear Snow,
Please don’t stay away too long. Can you visit at least once before spring’s arrival?
Much Love, Ginna
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(photo: of my apartment parking lot)
Haha, I remember that horrible snowfall; It came with a vengeance. I moved back to Mn in August 2011, and I was dreading the winter. Winter took a break…we had 50 degrees last week. I don’t miss it, and I tell everyone who cares to listen that I brought the warmth from DC. However, to make you happy, I pray you get a few flurries before Spring. :)
i remember the craziness of that snow fall but there was something cozy and warm about it. i did want a little but of snow but alas..it doesn’t look like it’s coming!
Yes! I remember all too well how we were slammed with snow…however, I’m still not over it. I would prefer to skip right to spring!
It sounded like you went through some tough times during the snow storms…luckily we were never out of power.
Love from Minneapolis where its snowing today! Thanks AdeOlaJostWrite for bringing the warm winter this year from D.C. though! It’s been fabulous so far. :)