I'm Freezing My Toukas Off!

For some insane reason I let my friend Tatiana convince me to think that it would be a good idea to run a 5k this Sunday....what was I thinking!? I decided today of all days to start preparing for Sunday....again what was I thinking!? I was having another particularly wonderful morning and said "What the hell I'll go for a run...it's kinda snowing, but it looks nice." So I bundled in my long johns, scarf, hat, gloves, hoodie, and bounded out of the doors into the Arctic!
I continuously told myself that I wasn't cold...that I was actually enjoying the cold gloomy day. I have to say that lying to myself worked. I was able to put the cold behind me and enjoy the day.

I started to think about nature, the seasons, weather etc. I am very good at appreciating the spring flowers, soaking in the sun in the summer, and thoroughly enjoying every aspect of my favorite season, fall. I have always HATED winter. It's dead, gloomy, cold, gray, frigid, gelid, nippy, expired, smoky..did I mention cold. Today was different though, I actually tried to find some good in winter. I feel that we need to appreciate every aspect of life...even the parts we hate. As I was running the snow began to fall faster and in bigger flakes. They were flying in my eyes and attaching themselves to my hat. In that moment I realized the real reason I don't like winter. I don't like it because I have to actually take the time out of my busy day to look for something beautiful. During the spring flowers and trees are growing, budding, popping right out at you. Summer..well is summer..colors are vivacious, and again popping out at you. The fall has magnificent leaves, temperatures, smells, feelings..it's hard not to fall in love...no pun intended. We like to be lazy and have beautiful things find their way to us instead of seeking them out. Winter is a wonderful season because it breaks us out of the monotonous routine. Winter helps us remember that WE ARE LIVING! We need to wake up and start realizing the things around us.

With that said...go outside...right now...I know it's cold..but do it.
Walk around for as long as it takes for you to not only find something beautiful, but that makes you think...makes you feel.