The first blizzard of 2011 is here in Boston. The streets are all covered, and the people are all nestled at home.
I can't believe that the snow is still so novel to me! In a day, when the snow has hardened to ice or when it's in big clumps of browning dirty snow, I won't be as excited as I am today. But today, I woke up somewhat excited by all the white has taken over.
Before coffee this morning, I put on my coat and boots and ventured out into the cold.
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| Checking out the view before heading outside. |
The plows were already out, trying to clear what's accumulated. Though some were waiting for more of it to accumulate before clearing the roads.
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| Snow plow in the wings. |
Today also happens to be trash day. But what are the odds that they will actually be picked up?
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| Can you see the trash bags and recycling bins? |
There's no way that anyone is getting anywhere today. At least, there's no way that you'll be able to get anywhere on time today. The T is running, but it is more like a stroll through the snow.
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| I'm pretty sure all the snow gets plowed onto the tracks...then what? |
Not everyone has a snow day. Surely nurses and doctors don't have that luxury, and certainly neither do paramedics and firemen. Though, I sure hope that whatever emergencies there are today are not too intense.
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| No rest for the weary. |
It's difficult to explain the feeling to those who don't have to live in this kind of weather. Sure, I will be the first to tell you that I dislike having no other choice but to trudge through the snow just to get somewhere. But, there is something exhilarating about being outside during a blizzard.
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| Yay! |
It's the cold air, the snowflakes that hit your face. It's exciting to see a snowflake on your glove and notice the individual crystals that make them all so unique.
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| Snowflakey. |
It's beautiful and quiet. At least for now.
Who knew that I would enjoy the snow as much as I have?
I love that your winter coat is green Miss Mermaid!!! :)
ReplyDelete"...I dislike having no other choice but to trudge through the snow just to get somewhere. But, there is something exhilarating about being outside during a blizzard."
ReplyDeleteThere is! I get excited to go out to run errands in the snow, the more difficult the better. I just get amped up to do everything outside even though it's cold and snowy. But I think that's just my no-snow LA-ness talking and novelty still hasn't worn off.
i am sometimes the only one around here that is enjoying the snow! cus it's still novelty for me to and i dont have any one to worry about being on the roads, if i did, i think it would be a different story...
ReplyDeleteI loved your pictures! and im soo happy you finally got your big snow AND that you got to play it in! i know right! after a few days it all starts loooking yucky! and i love it when you see the actual snowflakes falling your jacket! its crazy!!!
Running errands is fun in the snow but if you are in a hurry and you are feeling like a toddler who is just learning how to walk in can be a little frustrating that's way i only play in it in the park and cus its a little bit cleaner... :D