I went home for the first time in nearly two years over Reading Week to visit my family, and unfortunately, instead of enjoying non-snow, and non-minus-thirties, going for walks on the beach, and generally enjoying not wearing Sorels for a while, I caught the flu. So did my Mum. A really, really, bad flu. I was so sick, I wasn't even feeling well enough to mope about my bad luck until my last day in town, when I realized I was going home again.
Then I started to mope. Oh no!
It's been a bit of a crappy week back.
I've decided I'm not going back to University next year (I have a whole diatribe to unload on that subject, though that's for another day), but haven't determined whether I'm willing to go further into debt in pursuing something technical institute related (read: with gainful employment attached at the completion end), or whether I just want to work my ass off so we can get back to the right side of the Rockies as soon as humanly possible.
It's -31C with the windchill today, and my Farmer's Almanac predicts snow and frigid temperatures into April.
I'm generally pretty upbeat about being here- the third of the year that there isn't snow is actually pretty nice. I've kept a smile on my face through the winter, but I think I've reached the end of my tether. I can't imagine growing up, let alone growing old here. I haven't even entertained the idea of putting down roots, so I haven't, and in doing so have wound up in limbo.
Sorry for the bummer post. Woe is me! I feel like this is the second winter of the year, and spring is way overdue.
Everyone in the house is getting the flu. I refuse to take part.
ReplyDeleteIt really sounds like you made the right decision about University.
I decided to go to the U of A in September. I figure I should at least try it out.
I could sure use even a temporary move to somewhere warmer for a few years. I want to ride my bike all year long, comfortably.
Way to take a stand! I hope you're wearing a surgical mask around the house.
ReplyDeleteI completely believe everyone should have a go at university- some people adore it! You might be one of those people! And going in for music seems like it would be a LOT more fun than a glorified arts degree.
I will definitely ride my bike more in a more temperate climate, but what I really miss during the winter here is walking comfortably- like a healthy grandma, keeping ambulatory keeps me feeling well.
If or when we move, you can come and visit.
We had two weeks of snow on the ground and I was going BANANAS not being able to walk anywhere. The dog wasn't thrilled, either. Sometimes the prairies seem appealing, what with the lower cost of living, but I don't want to live anywhere that necessitates a car or an 8-month hibernation period.
ReplyDeleteWe have tech schools over on this side of the rockies too. Come on over and enjoy the sun!
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