Early March, Winter Blues

"In my imagination, hell isn't fiery and hot. It's experiencing the Winter of 2014 for an eternity. #arewedoneyet"

That was my friend, Hannah's, Facebook status this morning, and it perfectly describes my attitude toward this ridiculously cold and dreadfully long winter.

It is March 3rd, two weeks away from the spring season, and it is still bitter cold outside.  Two degrees to be exact (at least early this morning it was).  Not to mention, it's Monday morning, so I'm already in a not-so-chipper mood.

I set my alarm at 5:30am to allow plenty of time for my normal morning dilly-dally and to ensure I was out the door by 6:45am.  The coffee was already in the pot ready to be brewed, my clothes were lain out the night before, my lunch was made, and then my coffee mug was filled.

So, you can probably imagine how ornery I was when I still didn't make it out the door on time.  You know, how you somehow incarnate a fire-breathing dragon when nothing goes as planned, and even your parents know not to say a word in between each heavy-breathed, surly sigh every 5 seconds.

Not to mention, I hadn't previously warmed up the car, and my driver door was frozen shut.  And when I fell right on my butt on the frozen ice after trying to force-pull the door open, I already wanted to turn in for the day.

"I am so over this stupid weather!" I screamed out loud from the icy cement, hoping I didn't wake the neighbors, as I sat on my side rubbing my now-sore bum. (Insert pouty face and whiny groan...)  I slowly made it to my feet to pry the frozen door open, and I had exactly 13 minutes to make it to Airport High School for the day's sub job when it normally takes about 17-20 minutes.

"I hate being rushed" I thought.  "Thanks a lot, Michigan."

Alright, I know it's no fault of my own that I couldn't get it together on this practically sub-zero Monday morning.  But this winter is really putting a damper on my mood and my energy.

This winter is really toying with our emotions.  Monroe Public Schools have had record-breaking weather closings (where was that when I was a kid?? And, don't even get me started on how that's seriously hurting my part-time income as a substitute teacher) in between hopeful bouts of nearly 40-degree days.

I've done a pretty good job of staying positive all winter and not letting this crazy weather get me down, but today, I've just about had enough.  I need some sunshine and vitamin D in my life!  Supplements and sugar-packed energy drinks can only do so much.

Let's hope that when spring officially hits in a couple of weeks we'll be able to bear the weather without freezing our butts off.  It'd be really nice to wear jeans and a light jacket, and, maybe even some flip flops if it's not too muddy.

But first, let's try to make it through these next couple of weeks.  Chin up, head high, and keep on truckin'!

~Elizabeth