I think the reason I like winter so much is because of the fact that it's temporary. I really love December. There are lights everywhere. There is snow everywhere (usually, but New York winters can be quite random, as demonstrated by this past winter). People seem to be a little happier, a little more grateful, a little more generous. Football is getting down to the nitty gritty, being that playoffs start only a month over. The pace is slowed. It's like the world goes into hibernation. The majority of the population really reflects on their past year. They think about who they are, who they aren't, and who they are to become. Or maybe that's just me. It's like a turning point. It's that cycle coming full circle. Everything that was vibrant and thriving is now dull and halted. It's like time takes a moment to pause and is saying "Wow. I'm here right now." And I love seeing things like this:
And this:
It's very inviting. And warm. And comforting.
I like it.
But, if the whole year was like this, I don't believe I'd enjoy it. The fact that it is only here for a short period of time makes me absorb every last second of it; not taking a moment for granted. I would come into the mentality that most of us have with life, "Oh, I can do that tomorrow, I have plenty of time." Soon enough, we won't have enough time. That's why I like the seasons, especially winter, they remind us to stay present, that time comes quick and things change.
Today marks the beginning of April. This marks the beginning of Jason Mraz's new album coming out (the 17th!) and it also starts the beginning of my new year. I will be turning 16 later this month. That means I will be receiving my permit. I will be learning to drive. That is the official step into adulthood, in my opinion; finally getting behind that coveted wheel. I only have 4 years of being a "teenager" left. I'm not taking that for granted. I will forever be a kid.
Growing up goes slow (if you let it),
Courtyy
And this:
It's very inviting. And warm. And comforting.
I like it.
But, if the whole year was like this, I don't believe I'd enjoy it. The fact that it is only here for a short period of time makes me absorb every last second of it; not taking a moment for granted. I would come into the mentality that most of us have with life, "Oh, I can do that tomorrow, I have plenty of time." Soon enough, we won't have enough time. That's why I like the seasons, especially winter, they remind us to stay present, that time comes quick and things change.
Today marks the beginning of April. This marks the beginning of Jason Mraz's new album coming out (the 17th!) and it also starts the beginning of my new year. I will be turning 16 later this month. That means I will be receiving my permit. I will be learning to drive. That is the official step into adulthood, in my opinion; finally getting behind that coveted wheel. I only have 4 years of being a "teenager" left. I'm not taking that for granted. I will forever be a kid.
Growing up goes slow (if you let it),
Courtyy
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