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“A snowball in the face is surely the perfect beginning to a lasting friendship.” ― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief
One of the misconceptions about Ohio and snow is the need for there to be unbearable temperatures and for it to be just down-right cold! Well, I got hit in the face with a snowball today and found a lasting relationship with Columbus. I looked outside and thought, "UGH! Snow..."
One of the things that I worried about the most when coming to Columbus was where I was going to live. Upon submitting my intent to enroll in the SMF program, I was given a comprehensive list of nearby apartments with monthly rental rates and reviews from past student residents, which I found extremely helpful. Knowing that I was not making the drive to Columbus from San Francisco, I focused on a place within walking distance to the Fisher College of Business.
I'm reading my compensation book outside on a Thursday evening, mower buzzing away in the background while my dog pants at my feet. A hummingbird, attracted by my pink shirt, thought she'd come in for a quick drink, shot back, and decided to feast on the blooming columbines instead. Ah, spring in Ohio.
Central Ohio's had a bad rap this spring. Too much rain. Too much wind. Too much rain. Repeat. The area is also known to be a bit temperamental in her climactic preferences. One day flirting with summer, the next day snuggled down with winter. She's a bit flighty that way.
A couple of months ago I was watching TV and I came across a commercial that I thought was quite ingenious. It was for Reese's Peanut Butter cups. The commercial was insinuating that chocolate and peanut butter was the best combination since Saturday and Sunday. I would definitely have to agree. Well, at least with the Saturday and Sunday part.
As one of my OSU friends called today. Sounds better than "snow day", doesn't it?
Today is Thursday, 01/20/2011 and it has been snowing all day and all of last night and it doesn't look like it's going to let up. How do you know whether or not you should go to school based on OSU's requirements or based on your personal sense of safety? Do you scour Facebook for ways to bolster your courage through friends' posts like, "No way in hell I'm wrecking my car going to Entomology 101!" or "I am not risking life, limb or deductible for this class!"?