Part of the reason for me moving away from Florida was so I could experience seasons. Living in Florida my whole life, I had heard of seasons, but never truly experienced it. Sure it got cold down south, we had 1 week of maybe 40 degree weather then back into the 70s, 80s, and those horrendous 90s. We started to see 90 degrees somewhere in April and it would continue through October. Too many months of sweltering heat!
I arrived up north in the fall last year and fell in love. The cooler weather, the fall colors, the leaves falling. It was a wonderful experience. Then I discovered winter. I know I'm crazy, but I love the winter. The beauty of the snow falling is breathtaking. Playing in the snow was a new experience for me as well. I won't deny I hate icy rain, but I have adapted to the cold. Of course, I wear 5 layers of clothes during the winter.
I first noticed the transition into spring in April. It was astonishing to wake up one morning and discover color outside after so many months of bleakness. Don't get me wrong, I loved the bleakness, but the bright splash of color was instant. The grass was brightly green and flowers were blooming. It was beautiful. I have thoroughly enjoyed the fact that it is May and it is still cool outside. I like not being in sweltering heat and enjoying a cool breeze.
So I have adapted to the seasons this year. It has been wonderful discovering them in all their glory. Spring is beautiful, but it does reek havoc on my allergies. I am preparing for the summer. This year it won't be as oppressive since I'll have an end in sight. This year I may enjoy the summer knowing fall will follow soon enough.
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If you get a chance, you should drive down to Brown County in the fall. The state park is there and the trees are GORGEOUS!
I love snow, too. So does Kevin. So you're not alone! I'm not terribly crazy about shoveling, but I can handle it if it's not too bad. A couple of winters ago we actually had enough snow that the library was closed for TWO DAYS and my neighbor was out with his snowblower doing my sidewalk. Great neighbor. :)
When I used to go up to Chelle's on New Year's Eve, we would always run outside for a midnight snowball fight. She got lake effect - lots of snow! (One time I grabbed a big chunk and brought it down on our friend Mike's head and it was actually ice and he almost went unconscious! Oops!)
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