I need some snow. Not a snow for weeks at a time or anything. But enough to make me happy. I tweeted a few weeks ago that I wished I could be a weather reporter. You don’t really have to be right to keep your job! Imagine the security! haha…
When I was little, I learned what the map looked like if snow was possible in NC: there had to be a High in the south and a Low in the north. When I saw this combination, little chills of expectation would crawl up my body –SNOW DAYS!!! I can still feel that excitement when the weather dudes pretend it’s going to snow now.
Waking up this morning, there was some snow falling. The slow kind where you think it’s going to be a REALLY good snow. Then it started raining. Then it snowed. Then the sun came out. Then it started snowing again. Then the rain again. Now, the sun’s out — well, setting, actually. But, no snow. Foiled again!
I think the snow thing makes me think that global warming isn’t really happening. I know this is totally untrue, but….well, the child in me can still dream. I’ve read a couple of books that make the global warming idea one of the scariest I’ve encountered –even more than zombies or contagions! There’s just like no way to stay safe from the sun’s heat in these YA dystopia’s. Freaks me out just thinking about it right now. (Links to the book trailers for Scorch Trials by James Dasher and Solstice by PJ Hoover).
But, as far as my lack of snow accumulation goes, I’m just sad. I tried to find a song to show how I felt about the lack of snow, and, low and behold, I’m not the only one who sees this as important! Check out the New Yorker playlist for Snowstorm Nemo!
It’s one of my favorite bands, The Barenaked Ladies, though that really help me out. This song, “Snowman”, is about how poor Frosty doesn’t fit in. The plight of us all!!
March 2, 2013 at 6:34 pm
I understand! I desire enough snow to shut me into my house.
I love how the snow toyed with you before it went away.
Hope you get to enjoy some snow soon before it goes away!!!
March 2, 2013 at 6:58 pm
I like the snow, so did my mother. Some people think I am crazy. Your blog made me smile as I remember waiting for a snow day. Sounds like I had more than you did. Thanks for the “Snowman” song…I am listening to it now.
March 2, 2013 at 7:18 pm
I love snow–and snow days too! My post today was about snow as well. Here in Michigan we do get a bit more. This year has been a good year. I wouldn’t even mind a bit more. Although, I am kind of waiting for spring and more sunny days.
March 2, 2013 at 8:44 pm
Sorry your snow petered out on you today. It’s getting a bit late in the season to fulfill your wish, but you never know. A little taste of its beauty is all I need to sustain me for the year. We’ve had the taste, now I am ready to move on to spring.
March 2, 2013 at 8:50 pm
It’s funny, because I kind of wrote the opposite slice today. I love snow, but I’m ready for something a little more . . . colourful. I love the tone of your writing, so natural and flowing. I hope your wish comes true and you get some snow.