You can tell winter is coming by the feel of your newly acquired alligator skin. It is rough and unpleasant and seems that no amount of lotion will help sooth it because throughout the following months you are constantly washing your hands. Keeping your hands free from germs is in the back of your mind because with winter usually comes colds, and flues, and other uncomfortable pleasantries! At least, that is how it usually happens for me.
I cannot really complain about winter except that it can be so cold. Other than that, I love it. I love the way the snow falls especially when you hold your hand out and individual flakes start to speckle your gloves. Each flake is unique and beautiful and so intricately formed. Seeing the snow reminds me of living in northern Ontario. My childhood memories come flooding back and all of my adventures start to fill my mind. Exploring the woods, sledding down steep hills and even over rock edges! Snowmobiling, and ice fishing! Ice skating and hot chocolate! Snow forts and fun-filled imagination!
Last year, when I arrived in Montreal after a long bus ride from Ontario, I arrived on one of the coldest days. Of course, my arrival was poorly planned out because I ended up waiting for my sweetheart for almost two hours due to traffic. It was my first taste of true Montreal! When finally in the warmth of my sweethearts car my bones were given the opportunity to melt. I felt like the tin man from the Wizard of Oz. How sweet the warmth is when it is taken away from you.
This year, now after moving, I am getting nervous about the coming winter. We have not seen any snow yet but already the temperature is dropping. I am not prepared. I still need to get a few new sweaters to wear all at once for when I walk to the store to get my slushy!
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