Sayonara, Winter

Dear Winter,

This is a hard letter to write…(ok, not really)

You came into my life right on the heels of a beautiful fall, ushering it out in good time. I can still remember the thrill I felt when I woke up that first November morning to a world blanketed in a beautiful white wonderland of snow. I excitedly dressed in all my winter gear and then ventured outside to bask in the wonder of the quiet, icy beauty. After all, we don't get to experience winter of this magnitude back in Texas! Yes, I was as giddy as a child to go out and play in the fluffy white snow. Did I mention that that first snowy day that I so fondly recall was a brisk day back in NOVEMBER? Yes indeed, we had a beautiful white Thanksgiving, followed by a few snowy days in December.

And then came January and February. Wow. All I can say is that it is a darn good thing that I have always welcomed the cold with open arms because otherwise, this Texan would be running from the WV hills at full speed. I mean, I do love the cold and all, but temperatures in the teens and single digits? That's just downright brutal!

So here we are - MARCH 1st.  I don't think Mother Nature got the memo about March being the month that ushers in spring! And they are forecasting that this region of the country is expecting a "winter ice storm" on Monday. Joy. Now we did have a few beautiful sunny days last week when it got up into the 50's and 60's-oh, happiness! I'm taking that as a sign from mother nature, saying, "Hang in there--spring is right around the corner." From what I have heard from the locals, that is typical for this time of year--a tease of spring and then BAM-more snow!

Winter, I just gotta tell it like it is: I want to break up with you.

Yes I admit it was all giddy and new and romantic and cold and white and snowy in the beginning. But that was then. This is now.

If you have sensed a certain "chilliness" between us, you are right. Somehow I can't help but give you the "cold shoulder" when I have to endure day after day of this cold stuff!

Enough is enough.  I need a certain someone with more of a "spring" in their step. Someone with a "warmer" personality.

No offense Winter--I'm sure I will be glad to see you in the full evolution of the seasons this time next year, but for now, it's time to hit the road, Jack Frost!