Snow Job

Well, it’s official: winter has arrived in Edmonton. And winter doesn’t tip-toe through the door. She barges right in, interrupts anyone who may be having a good time, and decides that she is going to wreck the party with her bad behavior and snotty attitude. Wait…am I talking about myself?? No, really, winter sucks. I hate everything about it. I hate the cold, the snow, the ice, the shitty roads, being locked up inside for months at a time because I’m not into winter sports. I could go on and on.

Today, I should be productive at work. I mean, that’s why I’m here, right? Instead, I find myself feeling nostalgic for a time gone by. 2 years ago, around this time, we were planning our 3 week honeymoon to Thailand. We knew we’d be escaping this hell-hole for a brief respite and enjoying the best beaches (and food) in the world. I was shopping for bathing suits, flip-flops and sun screen. Today, I’m finding myself heading over to http://www.flickr.com/, and searching for Thailand beaches so that I can find a pretty photo for my computer desktop. Something that will remind me that warmer places do exist in this world. One day, we will be back. We won’t be alone next time, but we will be back.