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Date: 25 November 2005 14:41:12
Today (or last night), it snowed in Swansea. Just as the weather man said it would do (which is a surprise in itself!). Anyway, I'm sure this isn't news to anyone who's read two very excited posts about it already, but hey, I thought I'd join in with the excitement.
There's something about snow that makes everything seem peaceful and quiet. And it covers up all the imperfections in the world, smoothing everything out under a blanket of white. The sun is shining brilliantly here, bouncing off the ground, the lake in the park, the snowy rooftops. The local schools are out, and children are playing in the snow (and the students too, not to be outdone, are having snowball fights in the park!).
The only slight grumble I have is the timing of the snow. I'd love to be able to go for a wander and take in the view. But, I have a thesis to write (which I'm coming to the end of!). Grr, you might think (well, I did), but not a big deal. Well, I've been in Swansea for 5 years now, and it's snowed twice in that time. The last time was about 2 and a half years ago. And guess what I was doing then?? I was about 2 days from my undergrad dissertation deadline!! If I was so inclined I'd think it was a conspiracy! And, in another amazing feat of comic timing, the heating in the house decided to break yesterday, just in time for the temperatures to plummet, leaving us all shivering.
Thankfully we still have hot water, and a pile of electric heaters generously lent, and despite the work I managed a short amble through the park this morning, and took some pictures.
Yay, life is good :) (even though I may not seem like I believe it sometimes!)