I never watch the news but was told that it was going to snow some today. I didn't know it was going to be so much. I couldn't tell you how many inches we had, but it was several. My little feet were covered with each step that I took.
It's funny how time changes the way you feel about things. Winter used to be my favorite season back when I was in school. It brought Christmas and beautiful snow. I didn't even care that it was cold. Every time it snowed, it pretty much guaranteed me to have a snow day. This always made me extremely happy. If I had any homework assignments that I didn't finish, I had another day. Most importantly though, I was able to go outside and play in the snow. From snow angels to snow men. It didn't matter what I did to or in the snow. I just had to be out there in it. My feelings toward winter has changed dramatically. Though the snow is beautiful, I really wish it wouldn't come. The cold weather dries my skin, I have to wear layers of clothing to keep warm, get up even earlier to leave my car running to warm it up, and I just hate driving on ice and snow. The only time for me that I would like to have snow would be on Christmas. However, even on Christmas I wouldn't want a lot because too much may cause travel to be problematic. My perfect snow would be just enough to cover the grass and roads....but it's not my world is it?
When it comes to a lot of snow and ice, I anticipate people to call in at work. I've tried to figure out why some people do that. I've narrowed it down to two different types of people. Those who are scared to drive on the snow, and those that just want to use the snow as an excuse. Today's snow and ice wasn't impossible to drive in. It did take me longer than usual to get to work, but everyone knows that you need to leave earlier to allow yourself enough time to be safe. All you have to do is take it easy and drive slow. If you're that terrified, drive like a grandma. Hell, drive even slower and let Grandma pass you up. If you feel like you're sliding on the ice, you're probably going too fast. Once again, SLOW DOWN. It's not that hard people! To those who use the snow as an excuse to call in: You don't deserve the job you have and you are lucky for getting away with it. It's a good thing I'm not a supervisor. I think I would go crazy!
Anyways, since I'm already snug inside.....let it snow, let it snow....and melt completely when I wake up to get ready for work in the morning. :-)
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