Adam

It’s too cold, tooooooo damn cold. It’s amazing how drastic my perception of the winter has changed within the last 10 years. 10 years ago this weather would have been a gift. Cold meant snow, and snow meant sweet freedom from academic ties that now seem laughable. Now, all that the cold means is layers. The cold means a nose that is both runny and numb, leading me to mistake the purpose of the glances from the girl at the bus stop. Cold means freezing my buns off outside, then melting from the overkill heating within most of the buildings on campus.

And that snow thing? Please, please keep it away from me until winter break is in session. Let me get far away from the need to commute (reliably) from place to place before it becomes a hassle. Cold snowy weather means lots of Puffs with lotion (for the sensitive nose), and pretending to like soup. I don’t like soup.

Not all is lost to Jack Frost (whom I liken to the member of the boy-band with the frost tips hair style) though. The cold weather means a change in style. Coats and sweaters add a flair to the day; one that would be beyond uncomfortable during warmer months. Plus, now there’s an excuse to indulge in expensive, cold weather themed coffee (gotta get that Pumpkin Pie Latte!).

The two-week-tumble between Thanksgiving and winter break is hectic. It’s painstakingly there. It’ll be a cold one. Button up, hunker down, and invest in wool socks.

-Adam

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