Being Silly

Today, despite the weather which essentially added up to 3 inches of slush anywhere that was not indoors, I went in to work. I guess a bunch of parents decided to not send their kids today as there was only 14 of the 24 kids present.

I don't know if it was the snow or what, but the kids were extra hyper today. At lunch they were all convinced they were eating burgers because the chicken patties were on buns and that was enough correlation to have them sold. They were quite happy to be eating burgers.

Jacob, one of the boys, was not eating much at all and not for any real significant reason except that he just would not sit still. Eventually he started squatting and scooting back and forth under the table. Kimberly, their teacher, asked him, "Jacob, why are you being so silly today?" He responded to her in the most honest way, "Because silly is more fun."

No truer words.

(I realize that it is still snowing and will be for awhile, but at 12:30 am my roommates and I had ourselves a piece of the action. I made sure to leave my mark.)

Second Biggest Snow Storm...

...in Philadelphia's history. Everyone from around here can tell you exactly what the biggest snow fall in our city's/area's history. The Blizzard of 96. That snow storm brought in 30 inches of snow. Total snow fall today measured in at 28.5 inches of snow. I'll be honest - I'm glad we didnt break it. The blizzard of 96 is legendary and a snow fall I can always remember as a major event in my childhood. Passing it would make it feel smaller. In addition in 1996 I was 8 years old and 30 inches of snow was enough that I couldn't walk anywhere. Todays 28.5 inches definitely makes walking around difficult but it also is just below my knee. So it is nice to know that the best snow storm of my childhood still is the biggest snow storm in the city's history.

To top it off - we are expected to get another snow storm Tuesday. Luckily by then I'll be back in NY. It was cool to be home for this but another storm is a bit much.

Snow, legitimately this time.

While I realized that it has already snowed this year, today marks the first legitimate snow. And what odd sensation it is. Even though to an extent it feels more like 'that time of year' with all the reminders I have had this year, I am still not quite prepared for boots and gloves and all that comes with it.

Additionally, I feel underwhelmed by the amount of snow. No, I am not ungrateful. I think it has to do with how much we got at home. At my house as of an hour ago there was 13 inches with a prediction of it possibly hitting 20. That's almost 2 feet of snow! I can't even recall the last time it snowed that much, or what it felt like.

I know, I am spoiled. Some people never get snow. But still, in comparison to what I would be getting to experience if I was home (partially bitter just about being at school and not on break yet), the 5-8 inches we have here just seems weak. And how absurd! Any other year a 5-8 inch snowfall would probably be the big one for the season, or one of them. This is the first one and its already hit that mark.

Anyway, here is hoping everyone is getting to enjoy a little bit of this. Whether you think it is not that much snow, or you are too busy with work, go outside and make a snow angel. That is one of those activities that no matter how mad, sad, or stressed you are, will just put a smile on your face and make you feel like a kid. But watch out - snow down the back of your shirt is the worst!

Be safe everyone.

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