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January 29, 2005
You Know You've Been in Minnesota Long Enough When...
You tell your friend in Portland when she asks about the weather, "it was a beautiful day today! It was in the 20s, sunny, and a nice blanket of snow on the ground."
What IS wrong with me?! 20 degrees and I think it's beautiful? Well, I've learned some things:
1. when it's not windy (as it is in North Dakota), it isn't as cold.
2. I've also learned that the sun can be a very nice thing.
3. 35 degrees can be a good thing to look forward to. (Maybe next week?)
4. There's a genuine sense of accomplishment when January comes to an end.
I DO miss the constant rain in the the Northwest. I miss being able to buy and plant primroses in January. I miss not being able to see the sun for most of January. But for now, the snow and cold is a good reminder of how adaptable we really are.
How do you know you've been in Minnesota long enough? Feel free to add your own reasons.
Posted by chri1010 at January 29, 2005 11:31 AM