Snowed In

It only seems appropriate to me that I should write a blog about snow since for the last few days (weeks actually) all it seems to do is snow.   Now living in Michigan for my entire life, I should be used to the snow...in fact, I should love the snow, but the truth of the matter is, other than nostalgic purposes during Christmas time or for a free and unexpected day off of work, I really don't love snow.  So imagine my disappointment today when out of the blue, we got an additional 5 inches of snow to add to the 9 inches we received earlier this week that brought my Saturday night plans to a halt.  Instead of learning how to foxtrot with a group of friends across town, I ended up staying in for the night fearing that the roads would be too treacherous and a 30 minute drive would have inevitably turned into an hour circus.  Although my efforts to become the next Ginger Rogers have been thwarted by Mother Nature this time, I ended up having a very nice quiet day with even a few bright spots.

 

For the first time since this summer,  I was able to read a book from cover to cover.  I always forget how much I love to read until I actually have time to sit down and do it.  I love getting lost in the plot line of a 30 something woman and enjoying her adventure for just awhile.  I love to read things that aren't too serious and are a little mindless, such a change from the day to day.  I also used today's snow as a great excuse to take a nap.  It was so nice to snuggle under my flannel sheets and enjoy a 45 minute nap while the snow gently fell outside.  My past few weeks have been insanely busy and it was nice to indulge in a cat nap.  Lastly, I bonded a little with my neighbors.  In fact, one of my neighbors shoveled part of my snow and my other neighbor and I shared pleasantries after 3 years of not muttering too much more than a "hi" until now. 

 

So, although the snow changed my plans for this Saturday night in February, I am thankful for the little blessings it did provide.  I love that just when I think I've figured something out in this world, a snowball is thrown my way and I end up with some unexpected blessings that remind me that there is Someone bigger than me orchestrating my path...and sometimes that means a little snow must fall. :)