For someone who knows winter to be maybe two days of 50 degree weather in the heart of January and February, I expected coming to Michigan to be an insane change to say the least. However, the warmth prolonged for quite a while and I have been told that this has been one of the warmest falls that Michigan has seen in a long time. Although this may be true, the weather that is considered 'warm' to native Michiganders, is equivalent to the coldest days of the year in Florida.
That being said, I have noticed my threshold for what I deem warm has severely changed from what it was when I first arrived straight out of Florida. If you had told me the weather forecast in Florida said it was going to be 65 degrees a a few months ago, I would have broken out my warmest sweatshirt. Now, if someone were to tell me it was going to be 65 degrees, I would legitimately consider wearing a tank top and shorts.
The first major snowfall was exciting for me of course - I had only seen snow fall one other time in my life! It was a real life winter wonderland. I knew, however, that the coldness and the wetness would soon get old, just as the heat and sweat and humidity does to those who visit Florida during the summer.
Of course, 30 degrees is still cold for me - I think it is pretty cold for anyone. I made the mistake of expressing and confessing my weakness to a native Michigander, and they promptly and pompously scoffed and told me that it was going to get to be 0 degrees soon.
I'll keep you updated on how I handle THAT.
The weather certainly has been funky this fall, especially the giant snow fall we had the other week! I'm glad it turned out to be such a great snow storm for you, because often the first snow in Michigan is more of a freezing rain that results in a lot of mud. I remember waking up that Saturday Morning to see all the inches and I couldn't help but smile. Even growing up in Michigan, the first snow of the year is always a rewarding experience. I spent the whole day listening to holiday music, drinking coffee and eating doughnuts so it was a great day! It's interesting that things so natural like snow can totally change the environment of our daily lives. We seem to change with the seasons a bit, be it in fashion, energy levels, or daily habits, and it's interesting to consider what else in our lives are totally natural that change these things as well.
ReplyDeleteI am from Philadelphia and although it does get pretty cold in Philly, it gets way worse here in Michigan. However, I do tend to agree with you about when it gets to 65 degrees, I reach for some shorts and a t-shirt rather then pants and a sweater. What you will be amazed to hear is that during the end of March, after going through a frigid winter, I will guarantee you that there will be a sunny day where the high is 35 degrees. However, everyone will be wearing shorts and a t-shirt because it will feel like summer. Although I tell myself that I despise the winter when I am living through it, I really do not know how I would live without the winter and without the snow. During the first snowfall of this year, I too was jumping for joy. However, during the middle of February, I will most likely be complaining about the weather and how I would rather be going to a school in a warm weather state ;) Stay Warm Allie! I hope you have a warm winter jacket! I would love to recommend one to you, but I really do not know which brands are good. However, I do see a lot of Canada Goose, North Face, and Arcteryx, but again-- I have no idea.
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ReplyDeleteI completely understand These past couple of months have been pretty cold but not nearly as cold as they say. Being from the south I was very excited to move to a place that had more than just one season. It was nice to see the colors of the leaves change and eventually fall off the trees. When we had our first major snowfall it hit me that this "Michigan weather" will come soon and when it does I hope I will be able to handle it as well as I'm handling it now. I am excited for the snow..but I have a feeling that the excitement will not last.
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