Zhang Week 5 - Ups and Downs of Snowstorms

  The recent snow storms brought me a lot of relief and happiness at first. I had more time in my hands, so on the first day it snowed, my parents and I were able to go out to walk in the neighborhood and a nearby trail while the storm went on. Right after stepping into the streets, it became impossible to see through the flakes falling through the air. Even though I bundled up really well, my face started to burn from being completely frozen and it became painful to continue walking. Despite it being so chaotic, everyone had a lot of fun and we were happy to be able to experience our favorite part of winter for the first time in an entire year. 

Unfortunately for me, that was the peak of the snow storm. I still had some spare time, so I did end up going on walks, but they were not the most pleasant because the snow slowly turned to slush and ice on the roads, and in one part of my neighborhood, the plowing system is especially bad, so piles of dirt-streaked snow lined the streets and lawns. To add to that, school work and other responsibilities also began to pile up for me, making me feel panicked and suffocated as I tried to complete work in my room while snow continued to fall outside of my window.

Of course, the snow meant that going to school was impossible. And, in most other circumstances I would be extremely excited about this. However, this semester is a little special for me, because I have classes and study hall with my friends, and that means I'm with them for half the school day. Being with my friends in school makes me really happy, so missing a day is pretty disappointing.

However, even though the snow seems to come with a few negative things, I know I will miss it once it's gone—especially when it's extremely hot in the middle of the summer. I hope once I've completed most of the work I'm responsible for, there will still be some snow left for me to appreciate when I'm in a freer mindset.