When Will Winter End?

I'm really sick of winter. Now, I admit that we've had it easy in Calgary this winter. It hasn't been cold and, until a few weeks ago, we didn't have much snow at all. But now that winter is really here I remember why I hate it.

I hate wearing a heavy winter coat. I hate always having to think about not losing my hat, scarf and gloves. I hate having to warm up my car so long in the morning. In particular, I hate how long it takes to drive to the university on mornings when we have fresh snow. One day it took me two hours!

Okay, enough complaining. I'm going to try and remember why winter is a good thing... thinking... thinking... thinking... uh, well, it kills the bugs. It seems that places where it is cold in the winter don't have so many huge bugs. At least, we don't have to worry about them for 8 months of the year!

I'm not much of a winter sports person. I don't tingle with anticipation when I see newly fallen snow. I don't even know if my ice skates still fit me. However, I do like how cozy my house feels in the winter when I'm writing my blog with a cup of steaming coffee beside me. I guess it's not all bad but... I'll be happy when spring comes.