With the new year coming in a couple of weeks, I began to remember the first time I got experience a snow storm. I came from an area where there’s nothing but the sun and hot weather. I was filled with excitement and absolute awe. For most people, snow is seen as another “rainstorm” with freezing temperatures. Where I was from, people travelled there for the beaches and I saw them only as the endless ocean. 

My family and I spent the days prior preparing and staying caught up with the news. We also were shopping for food and water that we may need. Days leading up to the snow storm, I was at work and they had posted an announcement that they may close the store. Seeing that this was my second job and this was very new to me, I made sure to stay aware. Having a job close for the safety of their employees was rather nice and understanding to me.

Snow Hours Before Fall and What I was Doing

I was working at the register and the store was crowded with people shopping for the store. They had any last minute items, grocery carts full of things and cases of water if the power went out. In between each interaction, there were customers who were telling me all kinds of things. Like how far away they were, their guesses on how many inches, and if we were going to be open the following day. Surprisingly, engaging with the customers made the day go by quickly. Next thing you know, I was clocked out and ready to head home.

After I got home from work, I ate dinner and the night fell rather quickly. When the storm hit, I fell asleep unaware that the snow was layering the grounds outside. The storm was moving over me, sprinkling its snow one speck at a time. My body was wanting a much needed rest especially after a long day. It didn’t help that the warmness from my blanket comforted me in the chilly yet heated room. 

WAking Up to Serene beauty

Once I woke up, I remembered that Jack Frost had begun his reign, blowing down snowflakes and covering the ground with a time-standing blanket of snow. I jumped down off my bed and looked out the window to see the very thing that amazed me. I loved seeing how the snow clung to the ground, hiding the road from view. Naked trees adorned with snow created a true winter wonderland.

I couldn’t believe we had gotten snow! I giggled to myself when I saw that the salt laid down the day before hadn’t protected the asphalt underneath. While enjoying this wonderful winter morning, I remembered to check my phone to see if I had to go to work that day. The store announced it would remain closed, and all I could do was smile, knowing I was going to enjoy the day.

I checked on my family to see if they were up. My mom was sitting and admiring the movie that played in the window. Seeing big balls of snow falling and the distance so blurred out showed that this is truly a snow storm. I can say that we had little snow falls here and there but nothing to the extent of this. 

After long, the snow stopped and my family went out to feel the weather firsthand. My little brother asked earlier if we could actually go outside into the snow. It was out of the ordinary being able to walk around with snow up to our ankles. We did, however, need to go get our coats; that’s how cold it was! Everyone went and bundled up, winter boots, scarves, hats, and mittens on. We carefully ran down to step into the snow, and it was such a beautiful sight.

As I made it outdoors, I could see my breath. The cold was slowly making its way to wanting to freeze me up. All around me was just the alluring reminder that this was snow. I did capture some photos since I wanted to remember that day. That was the first winter storm for me and certainly won’t be my last. Snow may look ordinary, but to me, I think it’s shows how simple things are beauty of its own. 

We couldn’t stay out long because the snow was getting to us, especially with our mittens betraying us after we had our share of throwing snowballs at one another. Together, we made it back inside and relaxed for the rest of the day.  

Thank you so much for reading about my experience with a snow storm. Luckily, it wasn’t too serious and our power didn’t go out. I spent the rest of the day as another day off from work and I spent it with my family. Experiencing this, I think I’d like to have a plan or make a list of fun things to do as the snow does it thing once more.

LOVE, MYA