My wintery afternoon.

I donned a sweater, coat, gloves, hat, scarf, and boots.
Stepped outside.
It was snowing.
As I stepped off the porch, Aidenn pranced about, his heavy pants almost overpowering the crunch of snow and ice under my feet.
I looked around, marvelling at the yard, transformed into crystalline perfection.
I stomped my way towards the nearest pine, and gently ran my fingers along the frozen needles.
On other trees, buds and leaves were encased in a crystal cocoon.
Overnight, everything was glazed over and now sparkled as I walked by.
Walking into the small woods behind the barn, I saw that the usual thistles and barbs that guard the entrance had been glossed over.
I still cautiously bent low to avoid any contact or snag as I entered the trees.
The only indications that I was not the only one in this white world were the cheery chorkle of a nearby Nuthatch and Aidenn's constant panting.
Looking down, I saw that sometime in the day a rabbit had taken refuge in this small wood, leaving only his footprints behind.
Raising my eyes, I breathed in the cold air and was gently waved back into reality.
I shivered and began my trek back to the house.
I looked back around the yard, gazing over my footprints in the snow.
I wished I could've flown so I could sail over the yard and not mar the glistening facade.
As I walked back onto the porch, I took one last glance over my shoulder.
I had wished I brought my camera, but then resigned that no picture would've done the sight justice.
My memory would have to do.

SNOW. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?

I love snow.
It's fabulous to watch.
To see.
To feel.
To romp in with my dog.
HOWEVER.
It is NOT fun when it traps me in my house.
I haven't been to work in the past two days.
Actually...
I haven't been ANYWHERE in the past two days.
I have yet to gain the infamous Cabin fever or become stir-crazy.
STILL.
I'd like to regain the OPTION of leaving if I chose to do so.
argh.

On the flip side, the website for the dance studio is up and it's great...
As long as you overlook the EXTREMELY cheesy picture of me.
It made me die a little on the inside.
www.charmionpac.com