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I got up after dinner to quickly run out and return some DVDs from the weekend. Without looking outside, I picked up my coat and grabbed my shoes. Then, just as I looked out the window to open the door, a glorious sight caught my eye. It was snowing (actually it still is right now too). In a fraction of a second my mood changed from that which goes along with a ho hum, regular evening full of averageosity, to WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I love the winter. I love the beginning of winter. I love the first snowfall on a quiet evening. The flakes are big and fluffy, and the lights on our street shine with so many colours and it is so quiet. A few doors down, some kids are already out shovelling the driveway with the excitement of the first flakes. Too bad their enthusiasm will dwindle by January, but right now it's palpable. They feel what I feel. It's fresh, cold and full of beauty and magic.
So, I drove quickly to return my dvds, but when I got back, I had to stand on the front porch for awhile and take it in.
And then, I went inside and had a hot shower, put on my cosy flannel pyjamas, and I am just about to make a hot chocolate and watch my favourite tv show. Could life get any better?
Of course, I probably won't be singing this tune in February, when I am suffering from S.A.D. , have a sore back from shoveling out the driveway, and salt marks on all my boots from the stupid trucks, but for now, I will enjoy the bliss of the first few days of real winter.